Monkey Madness 1020-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #63584C, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ares Shadow from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #63584C · 1020-7
Monkey Madness
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Monkey Madness Technical Profile
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Monkey Madness in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Monkey Madness in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMonkey Madness
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sAres Shadow
Ares Shadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Prospect
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Raw Cacao Bean
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Harvest Brown
Valspar
Nearly identical
Osprey
Behr
Nearly identical
North Creek Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wildwood
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Furlough
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Muddy Paws
Kilz
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Monkey Madness
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Monkey Madness
#63584C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#87885A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Monkey Madness
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Monkey Madness 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 Monkey Madness.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Monkey Madness — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Monkey Madness have?
Monkey Madness by PPG has a neutral 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 Monkey Madness in your own space before committing.
What colors match Monkey Madness from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Monkey Madness are Ares Shadow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Prospect by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Raw Cacao Bean by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Monkey Madness'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 Monkey Madness?
Monkey Madness has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.2, 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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