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Dunn-Edwards Marengo

DEGR54 · #5B5F5F · LRV ~11.2

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Graphic Charcoal (~98% proximity)

Marengo (DEGR54) is a deep cool gray from Dunn-Edwards with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 11.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Graphic Charcoal (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Marengo in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

11.2 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

DEGR54

HEX

#5B5F5F

RGB

91, 95, 95

HSL

180°, 2%, 36%

Family

Grays

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Marengo FAQ

What undertone does Marengo have?

Marengo is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Marengo?

Marengo has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Marengo in other brands?

Behr: Graphic Charcoal (N500-6), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Weathervane (M360), ~98% proximity; PPG: Mostly Metal (PPG1036-7), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Knight's Armor (PPG1001-6), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Flint (AF-560), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Forged Steel (SW 9565), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Marengo?

The HEX code of Marengo (DEGR54) is #5B5F5F, RGB 91, 95, 95. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.