Old Mill DEA185 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #343B4E, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #343B4E · DEA185
Old Mill
4%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Old Mill Technical Profile
HEX Code#343B4E
RGB52, 59, 78
Estimated LRV4.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Old Mill
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old Mill
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Old Mill from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Mill are Plume Purple by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Limo-scene by Behr (a close digital match), Old Navy by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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