Martinique Dawn 6003-3B is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D2CFAC, estimated 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.
Valspar · #D2CFAC · 6003-3B
Martinique Dawn
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Martinique Dawn Technical Profile
HEX Code#D2CFAC
RGB210, 207, 172
Estimated LRV61.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar
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#D0CCA9
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#D1CBA7
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Colors That Work With Martinique Dawn
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Martinique Dawn
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Martinique Dawn Room Palettes
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Martinique Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Martinique Dawn are Canary Grass by PPG (a close digital match), Leaf .01 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Garden Moss by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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