Athenian Blue
There is more to Benjamin Moore Athenian Blue (773) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. A blue undertone may emerge most clearly where the paint meets a cleaner white, stone surface or contrasting textile. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#83B8D0LRV
44.93
Coordinating Colors
Gray Owl reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 45), opening up a space where Athenian Blue encloses it.
Luminaire reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 45), opening up a space where Athenian Blue encloses it.
Super White reflects far more light (LRV 87 vs 45), opening up a space where Athenian Blue encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 45, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 45 vs 44), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 47 and 45, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 48 vs 45), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 45 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Athenian Blue reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 22), opening up a space where Quietly Violet encloses it.
At LRV 45 vs 12, Athenian Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Hint of Violet reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 45), opening up a space where Athenian Blue encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 45, Antique Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Athenian Blue reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 6), opening up a space where Night Shade encloses it.
Athenian Blue reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 17), opening up a space where Woodcliff Lake encloses it.
With LRVs of 45 and 44, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 62 vs 45, Blue Hydrangea is decisively the brighter choice.
Mediterranean Breeze reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 45), opening up a space where Athenian Blue encloses it.
With LRVs of 47 and 45, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 48 vs 45), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Palatial Skies reads slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 45), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Athenian Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Athenian Blue reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 30), opening up a space where Cool Blue encloses it.
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Manufacturer description
Cheerful and breezy, this cerulean hue bottles the feeling of clear blue skies.