# Benjamin Moore Maritime White

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-maritime-white-oc-5](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-maritime-white-oc-5)

Benjamin Moore Maritime White OC-5 is a light, softly muted off-white with a noticeable warm beige cast. Its #E5DECE value gives it a creamy, lightly sanded appearance rather than a crisp or stark white. In bright daylight, Maritime White can read as a gentle pale neutral, while lower or warmer artificial light may bring forward its subtle tan warmth. It suits living room and bedroom walls where a softer backdrop is wanted, and it pairs naturally with oak, linen, woven textures, and warm white trim. For contrast, use it alongside charcoal, deep brown, or muted blue-gray accents.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Maritime White
- **Color code:** OC-5
- **Alternative names:** 963
- **HEX:** #E5DECE
- **RGB:** 229, 222, 206
- **LRV:** 71.60%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Grey, Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 42° Saturation: 10.04% Value: 89.8%
- **HSL:** hsl(42, 31, 85)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.06 Yellow: 10.04 Key: 10.2
- **YIQ:** Y: 222.269 I: 9.313 Q: -3.498
- **XYZ:** X: 69.573 Y: 73.358 Z: 68.87
- **CIE Lab:** L:88.618 a:-0.326 b:8.696
- **CIE Luv:** L:88.618 u:4.985 v:12.998
- **Decimal:** 15064782
- **Hunter Lab:** 85.649, -4.89, 12.279

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Hazelnut Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hazelnut-cream)
- [Benjamin Moore Sail Cloth](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sail-cloth-oc-142)
- [Sherwin Williams Arrowroote](https://plan-home.com/color/arrowroote-sw-9502)
- [Benjamin Moore Fossil](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fossil-af-65)
- [Benjamin Moore Feather Down](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-feather-down-oc-6)
- [Benjamin Moore Cake Batter](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cake-batter-csp-215)
- [Behr Vintage Linen](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-vintage-linen)
- [Sherwin Williams Neutral Ground](https://plan-home.com/color/neutral-ground-sw-7568)
- [Benjamin Moore Ballet White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ballet-white-oc-9)
- [Behr Varnished Ivory](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-varnished-ivory)
- [Behr Crisp Linen](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-crisp-linen)
- [Benjamin Moore Strand of Pearls](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-strand-of-pearlsreg-csp-395)
- [Sherwin Williams Natural Choice](https://plan-home.com/color/natural-choice-sw-7011)
- [Behr Light Granite](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-light-granite)
- [Benjamin Moore Lime White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lime-white-cw-95)
- [Benjamin Moore French Macaroon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-french-macaroon-csp-335)
- [Behr Confident White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-confident-white)
- [Sherwin Williams Nacre](https://plan-home.com/color/nacre-sw-6154)
- [Behr Cotton Knit](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cotton-knit)
- [Sherwin Williams White Duck](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-white-duck-sw-7010)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Fossil](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fossil-af-65)
- [Benjamin Moore Sonnet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sonnet-af-55)
- [Benjamin Moore White Opulence](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-white-opulence-oc-69)
- [Benjamin Moore Gardenia](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gardenia-af-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Sail Cloth](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sail-cloth-oc-142)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Crisp Khaki](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-crisp-khaki-234)
- [Benjamin Moore Hush](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hush-af-95)
- [Benjamin Moore White Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-white-sand-oc-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Jonesboro Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-jonesboro-cream-241)
- [Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-manchester-tan-hc-81)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Normandy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-normandy-2129-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Feather Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-feather-gray-2127-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bachelor-blue-1629)
- [Benjamin Moore Mineral Alloy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mineral-alloy-1622)
- [Benjamin Moore Coastline](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coastline-af-570)
- [Benjamin Moore Comet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-comet-1628)
- [Benjamin Moore Andes Summit](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-andes-summit-csp-600)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/OC-5

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.