Alley Cat 1043-6 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #656874, LRV 14 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Overlook from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #656874 · 1043-6
Alley Cat
14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Alley Cat Technical Profile
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Alley Cat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Alley Cat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAlley Cat
Nearly identical
Vista PaintOverlook
Overlook
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Overlook
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Eventide
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Whale Watching
Valspar
Very similar
Velvety Indigo
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nostalgic
Behr
Very similar
Blue Gaspe
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Gibraltar
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Murky Depths
Kilz
Visible difference
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Alley Cat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Alley Cat
#656874
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C6E9E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Alley Cat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Alley Cat Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar PPG Colors
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More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Alley Cat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Alley Cat have?
Alley Cat by PPG has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Alley Cat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Alley Cat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Alley Cat are Overlook by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dolphin Dream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Overlook by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Alley Cat's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Alley Cat?
Alley Cat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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