Mill Run Blue 70BG 60/145 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AFCFE2, LRV 59 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Scandinavia from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AFCFE2 · 70BG 60/145
Mill Run Blue
59%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Mill Run Blue Technical Profile
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Mill Run Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mill Run Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMill Run Blue
Nearly identical
KilzScandinavia
Scandinavia
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cobalt Salt
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Crystal Waters
Behr
Nearly identical
Adrift
Valspar
Nearly identical
Palatial Skies
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dockside
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Soft Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Vast Sky
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mill Run Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mill Run Blue
#AFCFE2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C84B6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mill Run Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mill Run Blue 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Mill Run Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mill Run Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mill Run Blue have?
Mill Run Blue by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Mill Run Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mill Run Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mill Run Blue are Scandinavia by Kilz (a near-identical match), Cobalt Salt by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Crystal Waters by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mill Run Blue'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 Mill Run Blue?
Mill Run Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mill Run Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.