PPG Old Mill Blue
PPG1171-6 · #6E6F82 · LRV ~16.3
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Old Mill Blue (~100% proximity)Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6) is a dark blue from PPG with a moderate violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 16.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Old Mill Blue (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Old Mill Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
16.3 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Violet · moderate
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1171-6
HEX
#6E6F82
RGB
110, 111, 130
HSL
237°, 8%, 47%
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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, 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 Blue?
Old Mill Blue has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Old Mill Blue in other brands?
Glidden: Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Amethyst Shadow (1441), ~97% proximity; Behr: New Orleans (S570-6), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Graphite (DE5936), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Seattle Haze (4003-4B), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Soulful Blue (SW 6543), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Soulful Blue (HGSW6543), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), ~89% 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 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.