Maritime White
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Maritime White remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 14 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#E5DECE
LRV
71.60
Maritime White in Real Rooms
Maritime White has a high LRV of 71.6 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bedroom, bathroom, house, kitchen cabinets and misc.
4 Living Room Photos
Maritime White works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
Living room walls in Maritime White establish a fresh, timeless foundation.
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Walls painted in Maritime White brighten and refresh the entire living space.
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Hallway walls in Maritime White create seamless flow between rooms.
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This clean white hallway finish brightens the home's central gathering space.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Maritime White rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Bedroom walls in Maritime White create a peaceful, serene retreat.
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The bedroom walls benefit from Maritime White's soft, restful qualities.
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2 Bathroom Photos
Maritime White is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Bathroom walls in Maritime White establish a clean, spa-like atmosphere.
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This bright white bathroom finish keeps the space open and refreshing.
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1 House Photo
In suburban environments, Maritime White provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
House exterior painted in Maritime White creates classic, enduring curb appeal.
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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
For an island-only application, Maritime White provides a stunning focal point. It anchors the center of the room, creating a "furniture piece" feel that contrasts beautifully with lighter perimeter cabinets and draws people toward the heart of the kitchen.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Maritime White brighten and expand the room.
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Cabinet fronts in Maritime White add clean, timeless style to the kitchen.
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Cabinetry painted in Maritime White transforms the kitchen with crisp elegance.
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2 Misc Photos
These examples of Maritime White in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
This versatile white delivers neutral, professional results on any surface.
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Children's rooms benefit from Maritime White's bright, cheerful character.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 72 vs 14, Maritime White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (76 vs 72) makes Weston Flax the marginally brighter of the two.
Maritime White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 47), opening up a space where Bennington Gray encloses it.
Swiss Coffee reads slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 72), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 73 vs 72), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 72 vs 22, Maritime White is decisively the brighter choice.
Maritime White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 58), opening up a space where Feather Gray encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 24, Maritime White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 28, Maritime White is decisively the brighter choice.
Maritime White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 34), opening up a space where Coastline encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 36, Maritime White is decisively the brighter choice.
Maritime White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 14), opening up a space where Andes Summit encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 72 vs 72), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 72 vs 70), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 88 vs 72, Opulence is decisively the brighter choice.
Gardenia reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 72), opening up a space where Maritime White encloses it.
With LRVs of 72 and 72, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
At LRV 72 vs 55, Maritime White is decisively the brighter choice.
Maritime White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 57), opening up a space where Hush encloses it.
Maritime White reads slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 67), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 72 vs 56, Maritime White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (72 vs 63) makes Maritime White the marginally brighter of the two.