Queen of Sheba 1298 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #817699, estimated LRV 20 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Queen of Sheba from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #817699 · 1298
Queen of Sheba
20%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Queen of Sheba Technical Profile
HEX Code#817699
RGB129, 118, 153
Estimated LRV19.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's
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Colors That Work With Queen of Sheba
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Queen of Sheba
#817699
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A685AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Queen of Sheba
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Queen of Sheba Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Queen of Sheba — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Queen of Sheba have?
Queen of Sheba by Hirshfield's has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Queen of Sheba from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Queen of Sheba are Queen of Sheba by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Grape Jam by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Velvet Evening by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Queen of Sheba'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 Queen of Sheba?
Queen of Sheba has a estimated lightness value of 19.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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