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Glidden Old Mill Blue

PPG1171-6 · #6E6F82 · LRV 16.3

Compare with other brands: PPG Old Mill Blue is a 100% match

Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6) is a dark blue from Glidden with a moderate violet undertone. Its LRV is about 16.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Old Mill Blue (100% match).

Compare Old Mill Blue with other brands

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LRV

16.3 · Dark

Undertone

Violet · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1171-6

HEX

#6E6F82

RGB

110, 111, 130

HSL

237°, 8%, 47%

Family

Blues

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Old Mill Blue FAQ

What undertone does Old Mill Blue have?

Old Mill Blue is a dark blue with a moderate violet undertone. 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 Blue?

Old Mill Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 16.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

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

PPG: Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Amethyst Shadow (1441), 97%; Behr: New Orleans (S570-6), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Graphite (DE5936), 92%; Valspar: Seattle Haze (4003-4B), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Soulful Blue (SW 6543), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Soulful Blue (HGSW6543), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 89%. 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 Blue?

The HEX code of Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6) is #6E6F82, RGB 110, 111, 130. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.