Queen of Sheba 1298 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #817699, 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.
Ref. #817699 · 1298
Queen of Sheba
20%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Queen of Sheba Technical Profile
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Queen of Sheba in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Queen of Sheba in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sQueen of Sheba
Nearly identical
Vista PaintQueen of Sheba
Queen of Sheba
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grape Jam
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Velvet Evening
Valspar
Nearly identical
Amethyst Wisteria
PPG
Nearly identical
Purple Rubiate
Behr
Nearly identical
Jacob'S Ladder
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pearl Violet
RAL
Very similar
Mythical
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Belladona
Kilz
Very similar
Purple Heart
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Queen of Sheba
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
Pure 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
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Queen of Sheba.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Queen of Sheba in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Grape Jam by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Velvet Evening by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Queen of Sheba's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.