Benjamin Moore Maritime White is a sophisticated, warm off-white that leans heavily into a light beige. With its muted beige and subtle peach undertones, it offers a cozy, luxurious linen look rather than a stark white.
Will Maritime White clash with your room?
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | OC-5 |
| HEX Code | #E5DECE |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 71.6 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Beige |
| Hidden Undertones | Soft Peach, Orange |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North, East |
| Best For | Living Rooms, Bedrooms, Dining Rooms, Exterior Trim, Kitchen Cabinets |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: A creamy off-white applied to living room walls, paired with dark espresso hardwood and rust textiles.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Golden hour sunlight casting long shadows
- Trim Recommendation:Benjamin Moore Simply White
- Flooring:Dark espresso hardwood
- Textiles:Rust and mustard patterned kilim pillows
- Vibe:Warm eclectic
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Concept board: A gentle cream tone tested on bedroom walls alongside a woven rattan headboard and antiqued brass.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft filtered morning light through sheer curtains
- Key Materials:Woven rattan headboard, antiqued brass sconces
- Coordinating Colors:Benjamin Moore Hale Navy
- Styling Pro Tips:Crisp white percale bedding with a navy border
- Vibe:Tailored traditional
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Color exploration: This sophisticated cream shade anchors a dining space featuring antique oak furniture and black Windsor chairs.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Dimmed chandelier light mixed with fading ambient window dusk
- Accent Furniture:Black Windsor chairs, antique oak dining table
- Trim Recommendation:Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Styling Pro Tips:Tall ivory taper candles in brass holders
- Vibe:Rustic elegant
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Digital color test: A classic warm white finish applied to exterior architectural trim, complemented by cedar shingles and copper gutters.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright midday sun, crisp clear shadows
- Siding Color:Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal
- Key Materials:Natural cedar shingles, copper gutters
- Landscaping:Lush green boxwood shrubs
- Vibe:Classic coastal exterior
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Material board: This timeless cream highlights shaker cabinetry, contrasting beautifully with warm oak countertops and hand-molded subway tile.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Even natural daylight from a kitchen window
- Hardware Finishes:Aged bronze cup pulls
- Countertops:Butcher block oak
- Wall Color:Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace
- Backsplash:Hand-molded white subway tile
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Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of Maritime White in real rooms.South-Facing Open Concept Living Room
"The room's abundant southern exposure and white architectural trim allow this warm off-white to read luminous and inviting without clashing against warm woven textiles."
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