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Martinique Dawn

#D2CFAC

RGB 210, 207, 172 · HSL 55°, 30%, 75% · CMYK 0, 1, 18, 18

Martinique Dawn is #D2CFAC in HEX — rgb(210, 207, 172), hsl(55°, 30%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 18%, 18%).

Martinique Dawn pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 30%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D2CFAC

RGB210, 207, 172

HSL55°, 30%, 75%

HSV55°, 18%, 82%

CMYK0, 1, 18, 18

Decimal13815724

CSS RGBrgb(210, 207, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 30%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Martinique Dawn 6003-3B

Exact match

Dulux

Crystal Palace S17D2

ΔE 0.8 · #D3CEAB

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 1.1 · #D2D1AD

PPG

Canary Grass 1114-3

ΔE 1.1 · #D0CCA9

Behr

Oat Straw 740C-3

ΔE 1.8 · #D1CBA7

Kilz

Garden Moss LF190-02

ΔE 2.3 · #D5D1B2

Benjamin Moore

Dried 522

ΔE 2.5 · #CCC9A4

Vista Paint

Golden Chartreuse K-405

ΔE 2.5 · #CED1AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Marrett Apple historic-marrett-apple

ΔE 3.2 · #CACAA3

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 3.4 · #CFC7A2

Dunn-Edwards

Floating Lily Pad DE5493

ΔE 3.4 · #CCC7A1

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 3.9 · #DBDAB6

Sherwin-Williams

Baize Green SW6429

ΔE 3.9 · #C7CDA8

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 7.7 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.5 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D2CFAC

#ACAFD2

Analogous

#D2BCAC

#D2CFAC

#C2D2AC

Triadic

#D2CFAC

#ACD2CF

#CFACD2

Split-Complementary

#D2CFAC

#ACC2D2

#BCACD2

Tetradic

#D2CFAC

#ACD2BC

#ACAFD2

#D2ACC2

Monochromatic

#958F50

#B8B37A

#D2CFAC

#EDECDE

#F6F5EE

Rectangle

#D2CFAC

#AFD2AC

#ACAFD2

#CFACD2

Compound

#D2CFAC

#C2D2AC

#ACAFD2

#BCACD2

Variations

Lighter

#DBD9BD

#E3E1CF

#EDEDE4

Darker

#B9B479

#8C8646

#524F28

Saturation

#C5C4BA

#D2CFAC

#E9E296

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2CFAC

#D5CDAD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2CFAC

#D0D0B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2CFAC

#D4CACD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Martinique Dawn brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#DDC89C

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#D2CFAC

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#CACDC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8B8FBA

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #D2CFAC;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2CFAC;

CSS Variable

--color-martinique-dawn: #D2CFAC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'martinique-dawn': '#D2CFAC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2CFAC] text-[#D2CFAC]

SCSS

$martinique-dawn: #D2CFAC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2CFAC?

#D2CFAC is Martinique Dawn, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D2CFAC warm or cool?

Martinique Dawn reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Martinique Dawn?

Martinique Dawn works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Martinique Dawn?

Martinique Dawn pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Martinique Dawn?

You can download Martinique Dawn on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Martinique Dawn?

The hex code is #D2CFAC. In RGB it's 210, 207, 172, and in HSL it's 55°, 30%, 75%.

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