Ref. #656E72 · 1039-6
In The Shadows
15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
In The Shadows Technical Profile
What color is In The Shadows? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #656E72. Colors similar to In The Shadows include MPC Frost White Prl over Black, Sherwin-Williams Wall Street, Valspar Bottlenose Dolphin. In The Shadows has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, In The Shadows creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, In The Shadows pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to In The Shadows
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With In The Shadows
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
In The Shadows 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
Other PPG colors close to In The Shadows.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
In The Shadows — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does In The Shadows have?
In The Shadows by PPG has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match In The Shadows from other brands?
The closest matches are Frost White Prl over Black by MPC (#676E72), Wall Street by Sherwin-Williams (#656D73), Bottlenose Dolphin by Valspar (#656B6F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of In The Shadows?
In The Shadows has an LRV of 15.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why In The Shadows's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.