Cattail Marsh DEBN59 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #938B73, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hampshire Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #938B73 · DEBN59
Cattail Marsh
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cattail Marsh Technical Profile
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Cattail Marsh in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cattail Marsh in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCattail Marsh
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHampshire Gray
Hampshire Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sandalwood
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dry Pasture
Behr
Nearly identical
Shagbark Olive
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rattan Palm
PPG
Very similar
Sandalwood Tan
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bunglehouse Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Stone Cottage
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Winter Grass
Kilz
Very similar
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone Grey
RAL
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cattail Marsh
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cattail Marsh
#938B73
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cattail Marsh
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cattail Marsh 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
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Cattail Marsh — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cattail Marsh have?
Cattail Marsh by Dunn-Edwards 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 Cattail Marsh in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cattail Marsh from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cattail Marsh are Hampshire Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tavern Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sandalwood by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cattail Marsh'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 Cattail Marsh?
Cattail Marsh has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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