Old Mill Blue by PPG paint color
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Ref. #6E6F82 · 1171-6

Old Mill Blue

16%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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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.

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Old Mill Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#6E6F82
RGB110, 111, 130
LRV16.3
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familygray
BrandPPG

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Lunar Shadow

Complement

Metal Fringe

Old Mill Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Wisdom Grey

Trim

White on White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Grape Popsicle

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Peregrine

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Crushed Cinnamon

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spring Thaw

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hopscotch

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Old Mill Blue.

Favorite Denim Blue

PPG · 30BB 17/094

#697283

Old Silk

PPG · PPG0993-6

#6D737A

Grey Green Wetland

PPG · 30BG 18/060

#6B797E

French Grey

PPG · 70BG 19/071

#6C7A83

Connecticut Blue

PPG · 90BG 17/090

#647481

Mountain Slate Blue

PPG · 10BB 18/106

#687788

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Aganthus Green

Benjamin Moore · 472

#BAC1AE

Steely Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7664

#90979B

Ares Shadow

Hirshfield's · 0207

#62584C

Ivy Topiary

Behr · PPU8-25

#676150

Fallen Rock

Dunn-Edwards · DE6389

#8E8583

Violet Shadow

Dunn-Edwards · DEA192

#4D4860

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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