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Dunn-Edwards Old Mill

DEA185 · #343B4E · LRV 4.4

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Deep Royal is a 97% match

Old Mill (DEA185) is a deep blue from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 4.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Deep Royal (97% match).

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LRV

4.4 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DEA185

HEX

#343B4E

RGB

52, 59, 78

HSL

224°, 20%, 25%

Family

Blues

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Old Mill FAQ

What undertone does Old Mill have?

Old Mill has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Old Mill?

Old Mill has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Old Mill in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Deep Royal (2061-10), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Naval (SW 6244), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Naval (HGSW6244), 92%; Valspar: Nightfall (8003-46G), 91%; Glidden: Victory Blue (PPG1165-7), 90%; Behr: Black Sapphire (PPU15-19), 89%; PPG: Victory Blue (PPG1165-7), 87%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 79%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Old Mill?

The HEX code of Old Mill (DEA185) is #343B4E, RGB 52, 59, 78. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.