Marengo DEGR54 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5B5F5F, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Muted Ebony from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5B5F5F · DEGR54
Marengo
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Marengo Technical Profile
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Marengo in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Marengo in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMarengo
Nearly identical
ValsparMuted Ebony
Muted Ebony
Valspar
Nearly identical
Zen Retreat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Zen Retreat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mostly Metal
PPG
Nearly identical
Flint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Steely Expression
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Roycroft Pewter
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pencil Point
Behr
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Motor Gray
Kilz
Very similar
Traffic Grey B
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Marengo
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Marengo
#5B5F5F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5F778E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Marengo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Marengo 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Marengo.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Marengo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Marengo have?
Marengo 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 Marengo in your own space before committing.
What colors match Marengo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marengo are Muted Ebony by Valspar (a near-identical match), Zen Retreat by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Zen Retreat by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Marengo'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 Marengo?
Marengo has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Marengo's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.