Old Mill Blue 1171-6 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #6E6F82, LRV 16 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Amethyst Shadow from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6E6F82 · 1171-6
Old Mill Blue
16%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Old Mill Blue Technical Profile
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Old Mill Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Old Mill Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGOld Mill Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAmethyst Shadow
Amethyst Shadow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Enigmatic
Behr
Nearly identical
Velvety Indigo
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Overlook
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Overlook
Vista Paint
Very similar
Graphite
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Purple Funk
Valspar
Very similar
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Very similar
Exclusive Plum
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Bewitched
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Old Mill Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old Mill Blue
#6E6F82
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F7CA7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old Mill Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old Mill 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 Old Mill Blue.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Old Mill Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old Mill Blue have?
Old Mill Blue by PPG has a cool (violet) 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 Old Mill Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Old Mill Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Mill Blue are Amethyst Shadow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Enigmatic by Behr (a near-identical match), French Violet by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Old Mill 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 Old Mill Blue?
Old Mill Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.3, 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 Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.