Marine Layer DET599 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A5B4B6, estimated LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bay View from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #A5B4B6 · DET599
Marine Layer
44%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Marine Layer Technical Profile
HEX Code#A5B4B6
RGB165, 180, 182
Estimated LRV44.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#A5B5B8
Close digital match
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#A7B4B6
Close digital match
Lagoon Reflection
Valspar
#A9B8BB
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#A2B1B5
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#AAB7B7
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#A6B2B5
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Colors That Work With Marine Layer
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Marine Layer
#A5B4B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8594AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Marine Layer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Marine Layer Room Palettes
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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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Marine Layer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Marine Layer have?
Marine Layer 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 Marine Layer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marine Layer are Bay View by Behr (a close digital match), Timber Wolf by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Lagoon Reflection by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Marine Layer'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 Marine Layer?
Marine Layer has a estimated lightness value of 44.0, 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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