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.
Ref. #656E72 · 1039-6
In The Shadows
15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
In The Shadows Technical Profile
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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
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 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.