Benjamin Moore

Athens Blue

797

Athens Blue is a mid-tone blue with cool undertones and an LRV of 18.7, which places it in the lower range of light reflectance. It absorbs a substantial amount of light, so it reads as a definitive blue rather than a tinted neutral. The hue is straightforward with no strong purple or green bias, maintaining a stable appearance across different lighting scenarios.

It pairs well with Benjamin Moore Simply White and White Dove for high-contrast trim combinations, Gray Owl and Silver Mist as bridging mid-tones, and Kendall Charcoal for a deep accent.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

797

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Athens Blue in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Athens Blue under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Athens Blue under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

210°

Blue Family

Lightness

46%

Medium

Saturation

48%

Moderate

LRV

18.7

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#3D74AC

RGB Decimal

61, 116, 172

RGB Percent

23.9%, 45.5%, 67.5%

HSL

210.3, 47.6%, 45.7%

HSV

210.3, 64.5%, 67.5%

CMYK

64.5%, 32.6%, 0.0%, 32.5%

YIQ

105.9, -50.8, 5.9

XYZ

15.62, 16.46, 41.38

CIE Lab

47.57, -0.17, -35.26

CIE Luv

47.57, -22.45, -52.70

Hunter Lab

40.57, -0.14, -37.17

Decimal

4027564

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Athens Blue Teeny Bikini Indigo Blue Tang

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Athens Blue Blonde Wood Über Umber Viva Gold

Analogous

Adjacent colors

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Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Athens Blue Scandinavian Blue Unimaginable Mystical Grape

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