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Old Mill Blue

There is more to PPG Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. Its LRV of 17 gives it real visual weight, allowing the color to hold a wall rather than simply recede from view. Explore its color relationships and measurements, then bring the shortlist into your own light with a physical sample.

LRV

17.00

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Light Reflectance Value
17.00
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Old Mill Blue's Color Strip

Old Mill Blue is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Cotton Flannel and Chinaberry. The strip spans from Silent Delight at the lightest end to Chinaberry at the deepest. Strip PPG1171 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

Coordinating Colors

Alpaca Wool
Old Mill Blue
Alpaca Wool vs Old Mill Blue
PPG
Alpaca Wool
PPG14-19 · LRV 66
PPG
Old Mill Blue
PPG1171-6 · LRV 17

At LRV 66 vs 17, Alpaca Wool is decisively the brighter choice.

Trim Color

Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Old Mill Blue
Oatmeal vs Old Mill Blue
PPG
Oatmeal
PPG1023-1 · LRV 76
PPG
Old Mill Blue
PPG1171-6 · LRV 17

Oatmeal reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 17), opening up a space where Old Mill Blue encloses it.

Delicate White
Delicate White
Old Mill Blue
Delicate White vs Old Mill Blue
PPG
Delicate White
PPG1001-1 · LRV 88
PPG
Old Mill Blue
PPG1171-6 · LRV 17

Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 17), opening up a space where Old Mill Blue encloses it.

Color Codes

RGB110, 111, 130
HSL237° 8% 47%
CIE LabL: 47.4 a: 3.8 b: -10.6
XYZX: 16.14 Y: 16.30 Z: 23.41
StripPPG1171 pos. 6

Manufacturer description

Old Mill Blue is a deep, neutral, monarch purple with an indigo undertone. It is a perfect paint color for an accent wall to highlight vibrantly colored artwork. Pair it with off-white trim.

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