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Dunn-Edwards Old Mill

DEA185 · #343B4E · LRV ~4.4

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Deep Royal (~97% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Old Mill in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

4.4 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Benjamin Moore: Deep Royal (2061-10), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Naval (SW 6244), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Naval (HGSW6244), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Nightfall (8003-46G), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Victory Blue (PPG1165-7), ~90% proximity; Behr: Black Sapphire (PPU15-19), ~89% proximity; PPG: Victory Blue (PPG1165-7), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), ~79% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.