Marengo DEGR54 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5B5F5F, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #5B5F5F · DEGR54
Marengo
11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Marengo Technical Profile
HEX Code#5B5F5F
RGB91, 95, 95
Estimated LRV11.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#5B5E5D
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#5B5D5B
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Colors That Work With Marengo
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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
Digital 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
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Marengo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Marengo have?
Marengo by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Marengo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marengo are Muted Ebony by Valspar (a close digital match), Zen Retreat by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Zen Retreat by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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