Old Mill DEA185 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #343B4E, LRV 4 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Plume Purple from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #343B4E · DEA185
Old Mill
4%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Old Mill in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Old Mill in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsOld Mill
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPlume Purple
Plume Purple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Limo-scene
Behr
Nearly identical
Old Navy
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mountain Fig
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Nightfall
Valspar
Very similar
Star-Studded
Vista Paint
Very similar
Victory Blue
PPG
Very similar
Star-Studded
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Galaxy
Kilz
Very similar
Ocean Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Old Mill
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old Mill
#343B4E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#51486D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old Mill
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old Mill 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Old Mill.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Old Mill — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old Mill have?
Old Mill by Dunn-Edwards 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 Old Mill in your own space before committing.
What colors match Old Mill from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Mill are Plume Purple by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Limo-scene by Behr (a near-identical match), Old Navy by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Old Mill'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 Old Mill?
Old Mill has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.4, 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 Old Mill's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.