ColorplanBenjamin Moore Medieval Times (530) is a deep green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 35. For trim, try Paper Mache (AF-25).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 35.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A1A464 |
| RGB | 161, 164, 100 |
| HSL | 63°, 26%, 52% |
About Medieval Times
Medieval Times (530) is a deep, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 35, Medieval Times absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Medieval Times's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Greenhow Moss (CW-450), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Medieval Times changes with the light
Medieval Times has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Medieval Times's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Medieval Times will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Medieval Times can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Medieval Times will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Medieval Times in real homes
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Medieval Times equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 11.3
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 11.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.6
Also close: Saxon Green (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.6
Also close: Back to Nature (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Medieval Times questions
What undertone does Medieval Times have?
Medieval Times has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Medieval Times's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Medieval Times a light or dark color?
Medieval Times has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 35.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 35, Medieval Times absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Medieval Times in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sage SW 2860 (closest available, ΔE 11.3); Farrow & Ball: Yeabridge Green No.287 (closest available, ΔE 6.6); Behr: Clary Sage PPU11-07 (closest available, ΔE 8.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Medieval Times?
Try Paper Mache (AF-25) on trim and Chantilly Lace (OC-65) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Medieval Times's undertone.
Where does Medieval Times work best?
Medieval Times works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 35, Medieval Times absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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