Queen of Sheba 1298 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #807497, LRV 19 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Queen of Sheba from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #807497 · 1298
Queen of Sheba
19%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 →
Vista PaintQueen of Sheba
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sQueen of Sheba
Queen of Sheba
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Purple Rubiate
Behr
Nearly identical
Grape Jam
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Amethyst Wisteria
PPG
Very similar
Velvet Evening
Valspar
Very similar
Sweet Pansies
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pearl Violet
RAL
Very similar
Mythical
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Belladona
Kilz
Very similar
Purple Heart
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
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
#807497
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A785AD
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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint 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 Vista Paint 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 Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Purple Rubiate by Behr (a near-identical match), Grape Jam by Dunn-Edwards (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 19.3, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.