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Maritime

#E6DFCF

RGB 230, 223, 207 · HSL 42°, 32%, 86% · CMYK 0, 3, 10, 10

Maritime is #E6DFCF in HEX — rgb(230, 223, 207), hsl(42°, 32%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 10%).

Maritime pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 32%, 86%. 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#E6DFCF

RGB230, 223, 207

HSL42°, 32%, 86%

HSV42°, 10%, 90%

CMYK0, 3, 10, 10

Decimal15130575

CSS RGBrgb(230, 223, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 32%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Maritime 963

Exact match

Vista Paint

Meadow Day K-974

ΔE 0.6 · #E7E0D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Sedona 334

ΔE 0.6 · #E7E0CF

Valspar

Cream in my Coffee 3003-10C

ΔE 0.7 · #E6DECF

Farrow & Ball

Slipper Satin 2004

ΔE 0.8 · #E8E0D1

Dulux

China White SN3H1

ΔE 0.9 · #E3DECE

PPG

Fossil Stone 1102-2

ΔE 1 · #E3DDCC

Dunn-Edwards

Stucco Tan DE6205

ΔE 1.1 · #E8DECE

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 1.2 · #E4DECC

Behr

Canvas Luggage N300-2

ΔE 1.3 · #E4DFCD

Sherwin-Williams

Aged White SW9180

ΔE 1.3 · #E8DECD

Kilz

Natural Wax LJ190

ΔE 1.5 · #EBE1D1

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2.1 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.5 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.3 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E6DFCF

#D0D7E7

Analogous

#E7D4D0

#E6DFCF

#E2E7D0

Triadic

#E6DFCF

#D0E7E0

#E0D0E7

Split-Complementary

#E6DFCF

#D0E2E7

#D4D0E7

Tetradic

#E6DFCF

#D0E7D4

#D0D7E7

#E7D0E2

Monochromatic

#B39D6B

#CDBF9D

#E6DFCF

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#E6DFCF

#D7E7D0

#D0D7E7

#E0D0E7

Compound

#E6DFCF

#E2E7D0

#D0D7E7

#D4D0E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECE6D9

#EFECE4

#F5F4F0

Darker

#CABA95

#A38A4E

#60512C

Saturation

#DFDDD8

#E7E0D0

#F3E5C4

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6DFCF

#E4E0D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6DFCF

#E0E0D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6DFCF

#E7DDDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Maritime 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

#ECD4B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6DFCF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9D9DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A8B3CD

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #E6DFCF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6DFCF;

CSS Variable

--color-maritime: #E6DFCF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'maritime': '#E6DFCF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6DFCF] text-[#E6DFCF]

SCSS

$maritime: #E6DFCF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6DFCF?

#E6DFCF is Maritime, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E6DFCF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Maritime?

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

What colors pair well with Maritime?

Maritime 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 Maritime?

You can download Maritime 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 Maritime?

The hex code is #E6DFCF. In RGB it's 230, 223, 207, and in HSL it's 42°, 32%, 86%.

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