Martinique Dawn 6003-3B is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D2CFAC, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Canary Grass from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D2CFAC · 6003-3B
Martinique Dawn
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Martinique Dawn Technical Profile
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Martinique Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Martinique Dawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparMartinique Dawn
Nearly identical
PPGCanary Grass
Canary Grass
PPG
Nearly identical
Leaf .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Garden Moss
Kilz
Nearly identical
Oat Straw
Behr
Nearly identical
Dried Parsley
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pearberry
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hillsmere
Vista Paint
Very similar
Floating Lily Pad
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Marrett Apple
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Shagreen
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Martinique Dawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Martinique Dawn
#D2CFAC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Martinique Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Martinique Dawn 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Martinique Dawn.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Martinique Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Martinique Dawn have?
Martinique Dawn by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Martinique Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Martinique Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Martinique Dawn are Canary Grass by PPG (a near-identical match), Leaf .01 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Garden Moss by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Martinique Dawn's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Martinique Dawn?
Martinique Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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