In The Shadows by PPG paint color
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Ref. #656E72 · 1039-6

In The Shadows

15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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In The Shadows 1039-6 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #656E72, LRV 15 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wall Street from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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In The Shadows Technical Profile

HEX Code#656E72
RGB101, 110, 114
LRV15.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandPPG

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In The Shadows in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to In The Shadows in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGIn The Shadows
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsWall Street

Wall Street

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Whale'S Tail

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Rain Shadow

Behr

Nearly identical

Slate Gray

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Bottlenose Dolphin

Valspar

Nearly identical

Trout Gray

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Backwater

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Murky Depths

Kilz

Very similar

Grafton Grey

Vista Paint

Very similar

Down Pipe

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Mouse Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With In The Shadows

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

In The Shadows

#656E72

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#6D769D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for In The Shadows

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Ashland Slate

Complement

Bear Creek

In The Shadows Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Silver Maple

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Leap Frog

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Peregrine

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Raspberry Ripple

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spring Thaw

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Old Copper Kettle

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to In The Shadows.

Deep Iron Creek

PPG · 30BG 15/062

#626F74

Union Blue

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#606E77

Dark Teal Woods

PPG · 90GG 17/082

#617576

Blue-Grey Slate

PPG · 30BB 13/068

#606672

Grey Tabby

PPG · 00NN 16/000

#6C6B6C

Slate Mine

PPG · PPG0996-6

#6F6F6F

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

Film Fest

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#93877C

Greyhound

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River Pebble

Behr · BXC-54

#9DA69A

Evening Gown

Benjamin Moore · CSP-375

#B6AA9E

Shadow Wood

Behr · ECC-12-3

#5E534A

In The Shadows — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does In The Shadows have?
In The Shadows 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 In The Shadows in your own space before committing.
What colors match In The Shadows from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to In The Shadows are Wall Street by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Whale'S Tail by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Rain Shadow by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting In The Shadows'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 In The Shadows?
In The Shadows has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.1, 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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