Medieval Forest 1230-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #007E6B, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Emperor'S Silk from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #007E6B · 1230-7
Medieval Forest
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Medieval Forest Technical Profile
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Medieval Forest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Medieval Forest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMedieval Forest
Nearly identical
BehrEmperor'S Silk
Emperor'S Silk
Behr
Nearly identical
Garden Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Teal Waters
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Emerald Enchantment
Valspar
Very similar
Willow Lane
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Emerald Valley
Vista Paint
Very similar
Grassy Meadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Ionian
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Pop Of Green
Kilz
Visible difference
Mint Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Medieval Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Medieval Forest
#007E6B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#23698E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Medieval Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Medieval Forest 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 PPG Colors
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Medieval Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Medieval Forest have?
Medieval Forest by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Medieval Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Medieval Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Medieval Forest are Emperor'S Silk by Behr (a near-identical match), Garden Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Antigua by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Medieval Forest'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 Forest?
Medieval Forest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.0, 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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Why Medieval Forest's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.