Medieval
1263 · #696DB0 · LRV 17 — cool blue tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne Shade5
- 2Ripe Berry10
- 3Medieval17
- 4Gothic Purple24
- 5Hazy Lilac29
What Color Is Medieval, Really?
Medieval reads as a cool blue tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Kompozit 1263 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Medieval
Medieval works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Medieval
With an LRV of 17, Medieval is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Medieval are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Kompozit 1263 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | GentianSW 6817 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.2 | 18 | Color page → |
| Behr | Purple Statice650F-5 · Behr | 2.0 | 18 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Blue BatikV074-5 · Valspar | 4.2 | 16 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | King's RobePPG1245-6 · PPG / Glidden | 3.9 | 18 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Dusty Violet90BB 19/267 · Glidden | 4.6 | 19 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Indi-Blue141-6DB · Dutch Boy | 4.4 | 16 | Color page → |
Similar Kompozit Colors
The nearest shades to Medieval within Kompozit's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #696DB0 in HSL space. Pair Medieval with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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