Ref. #616A65 · MP13402
Maritaca Green
14%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Maritaca Green Technical Profile
What color is Maritaca Green? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #616A65. Colors similar to Maritaca Green include Benjamin Moore Quarry Rock, Dunn-Edwards Dark Pewter, PPG Gunmetal Gray. Maritaca Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Maritaca Green creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Maritaca Green pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Maritaca Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Maritaca Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Maritaca Green
#616A65
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#669896
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Maritaca Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Maritaca Green Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Maritaca Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Maritaca Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Maritaca Green have?
Maritaca Green by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Maritaca Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Quarry Rock by Benjamin Moore (#626A65), Dark Pewter by Dunn-Edwards (#606865), Gunmetal Gray by PPG (#646C64). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Maritaca Green?
Maritaca Green has an LRV of 13.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Maritaca Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.