Kitty Kitty 8253 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #434343, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Onyx from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #434343 · 8253
Kitty Kitty
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Kitty Kitty Technical Profile
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Kitty Kitty in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Kitty Kitty in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintKitty Kitty
Nearly identical
PPGDeep Onyx
Deep Onyx
PPG
Nearly identical
Off-Black
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Black Tie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Noir
Valspar
Nearly identical
Jet Black
Behr
Nearly identical
Subway
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cauldron
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Black Panther
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Licorice Rope
Kilz
Nearly identical
Blue Grey
RAL
Very similar
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kitty Kitty
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kitty Kitty
#434343
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6F5D4A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kitty Kitty
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kitty Kitty 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Kitty Kitty.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kitty Kitty — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kitty Kitty have?
Kitty Kitty by Vista Paint 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 Kitty Kitty in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kitty Kitty from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kitty Kitty are Deep Onyx by PPG (a near-identical match), Off-Black by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Onyx by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Kitty Kitty'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 Kitty Kitty?
Kitty Kitty has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.6, 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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Why Kitty Kitty's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.