Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Marine Layer |
| SKU | DET599 |
| Hex | #A5B4B6 |
| RGB | 165, 180, 182 |
| HSL | 187°, 10%, 68% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Dunn-Edwards Marine Layer
Marine Layer sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Marine Layer is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Marine Layer within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A5B4B6 in HSL space. Pair Marine Layer with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Marine Layer Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Marine Layer from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET599 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Marine Layer
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Stardew (SW 9138), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Marine Layer without repainting risk. See the full Stardew swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Marine Layer
The closest Behr equivalent of Marine Layer is Bay View (ECC-22-2). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). If Behr is your counter, order Bay View and you'll get the same color. See the full Bay View swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Marine Layer
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Santorini Blue (1634), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Marine Layer without repainting risk. See the full Santorini Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Marine Layer
Valspar's nearest match is Artisan Blue (M228), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Marine Layer without repainting risk. See the full Artisan Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Marine Layer
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Special Delivery (PPG1037-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Marine Layer without repainting risk. See the full Special Delivery swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Marine Layer
At Glidden, the closest color to Marine Layer is Special Delivery (PPG1037-3) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Special Delivery swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Marine Layer
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Marine Layer is Timber Wolf (430-3DB). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Timber Wolf and you'll get the same color. See the full Timber Wolf swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Marine Layer
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Blue Mountaintop (HGSW 3325), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Marine Layer without repainting risk. See the full Blue Mountaintop swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Marine Layer
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Marine Layer is Rainy Days (JG-01) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Marine Layer
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Marine Layer is Stormy Bay (0484) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Marine Layer
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Marine Layer. The nearest is Cystern (0511) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cystern swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Marine Layer
At Rodda, the closest color to Marine Layer is Patina (CA190) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Marine Layer
C2 Paint's nearest match is Silver Screen (C2-974), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Marine Layer without repainting risk. See the full Silver Screen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Marine Layer
Backdrop's nearest match is Underdog (BD-UD), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Marine Layer without repainting risk. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Marine Layer
Kompozit has no exact twin of Marine Layer. The nearest is Cystern (0511) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cystern swatch →