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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

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Athens Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

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

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

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 BlueTeeny BikiniIndigoBlue Tang

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Athens BlueBlueberry PopoverCome Sail AwayBluebird

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Athens BlueBlonde WoodÜber UmberViva Gold

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Athens BlueScandinavian BluePalm Coast TealMystical Grape

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Athens BlueScandinavian BlueUnimaginableMystical Grape

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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