Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Marine Layer |
| SKU | DET599 |
| Hex | #A5B4B6 |
| RGB | 165, 180, 182 |
| HSL | 187°, 10%, 68% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Behr
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Backdrop
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Clare
Farrow & Ball
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Clare Equivalent of Marine Layer
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Marine Layer — the nearest deck color, Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43), is clearly different (ΔE 5.05). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET599 instead. See the full Make Waves swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Marine Layer
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Marine Layer — the nearest deck color, Lamp Room Gray (NO. 88), is clearly different (ΔE 7.26). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET599 instead. See the full Lamp Room Gray swatch →