Powder Mill DET566 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9CB3B5, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Colorado Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9CB3B5 · DET566
Powder Mill
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Powder Mill in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Powder 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-EdwardsPowder Mill
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreColorado Gray
Colorado Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Harmonious
Behr
Nearly identical
Water .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Blue By You
PPG
Nearly identical
Aqua‐Sphere
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Stormy Bay
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Windswept Clouds
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mystic Lake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Juniper
Kilz
Very similar
Grayed Aqua
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Powder Mill
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Powder Mill
#9CB3B5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8596AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Powder Mill
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Powder 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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Powder Mill — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Powder Mill have?
Powder Mill by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Powder Mill in your own space before committing.
What colors match Powder Mill from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Powder Mill are Colorado Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Harmonious by Behr (a near-identical match), Water .04 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Powder 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 Powder Mill?
Powder Mill has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Powder Mill's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.