Medieval 1263 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #686AAE, estimated LRV 16 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Medieval from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #686AAE · 1263
Medieval
16%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Medieval Technical Profile
HEX Code#686AAE
RGB104, 106, 174
Estimated LRV16.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyblue
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Medieval
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Medieval
Hirshfield's
#696DB0
Close digital match
Bellflower
Dunn-Edwards
#5D66AA
Similar digital color
Purple Statice
Behr
#6F71AE
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Twinkle Night
Valspar
#5A65A1
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Blue Calico
PPG
#5868AE
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Gentian
Sherwin-Williams
#6572A5
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Indi-Blue
Dutch Boy
#5E709F
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Genie
Kilz
#6877AA
Visible digital difference
Blue Nova
Benjamin Moore
#5C6E93
Visible digital difference
Pigeon Blue
RAL
#606E8C
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Medieval
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Medieval
#686AAE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9885AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Medieval
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Medieval 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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Medieval — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Medieval have?
Medieval by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Medieval from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Medieval are Medieval by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Bellflower by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Purple Statice by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Medieval'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?
Medieval has a estimated lightness value of 16.3, 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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