Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Medieval Forest |
| SKU | PPG1230-7 |
| Hex | #007E6B |
| RGB | 0, 126, 107 |
| HSL | 171°, 100%, 25% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden Medieval Forest
With an LRV of 16, Medieval Forest is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal 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.
Medieval Forest works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
8 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Annie Sloan
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Medieval Forest within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #007E6B in HSL space. Pair Medieval Forest with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
PPG / Glidden Medieval Forest Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Medieval Forest from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG1230-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Medieval Forest
Behr's nearest match is Emperor&Apos;S Silk (T16-03), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Medieval Forest without repainting risk. See the full Emperor&Apos;S Silk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Medieval Forest
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Medieval Forest is Lawn Green (2045-20) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lawn Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Medieval Forest
At Valspar, the closest color to Medieval Forest is Elegant Silk (5010-7) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15.7 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elegant Silk swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Medieval Forest
The closest Glidden equivalent of Medieval Forest is Medieval Forest (PPG1230-7). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). If Glidden is your counter, order Medieval Forest and you'll get the same color. See the full Medieval Forest swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Medieval Forest
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Medieval Forest. The nearest is Willow Lane (230-6DB) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Willow Lane swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Medieval Forest
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Medieval Forest. The nearest is Emerald Pool (DE5699) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Emerald Pool swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Medieval Forest
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Medieval Forest. The nearest is Florence (FLORENCE) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Florence swatch →