Alley Cat 1043-6 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #656874, estimated 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.
PPG · #656874 · 1043-6
Alley Cat
14%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Alley Cat Technical Profile
HEX Code#656874
RGB101, 104, 116
Estimated LRV13.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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#686C7A
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Colors That Work With Alley Cat
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Alley Cat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Alley Cat are Overlook by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Dolphin Dream by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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