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Medieval Times

34%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Medieval Times 530 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A2A565, LRV 34 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hidden Acre from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Medieval Times Technical Profile

HEX Code#A2A565
RGB162, 165, 101
LRV33.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Medieval Times in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Medieval Times in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreMedieval Times
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyHidden Acre

Hidden Acre

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Always Apple

PPG

Nearly identical

Peter Pan

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Gothic Revival Green

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Dried Chive

Behr

Nearly identical

Peter Pan

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Organic Garden

Valspar

Very similar

Glade Green

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Retro Lime

Kilz

Very similar

Olive Yellow

RAL

Very similar

Yeabridge Green

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Leaf .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Medieval Times

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Medieval Times

#A2A565

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#97AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Medieval Times

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Golden Grass

Complement

Medieval

Medieval Times Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Kurkuma

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mosaic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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More yellow colors from other brands

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Leaf .07

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Olive Grey

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Barcelona White

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Camel

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Meadow Flower Yellow

PPG · 66YY 77/407

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Oxide Brass

Dutch Boy · 222-4DB

#D9C661

Medieval Times — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Medieval Times have?
Medieval Times by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Medieval Times in your own space before committing.
What colors match Medieval Times from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Medieval Times are Hidden Acre by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Always Apple by PPG (a near-identical match), Peter Pan by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Medieval Times's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Medieval Times?
Medieval Times has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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