Athens Blue
Benjamin Moore Athens Blue (797) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. It appears in Benjamin Moore Classics® Color Collection, placing it within several distinct decorating stories rather than a single fixed look. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.
Hex
#3D74ACLRV
18.70
Athens Blue in Rooms
Follow Athens Blue from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 8 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
2 Front Door Photos
Athens Blue (797) can change noticeably under direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Front door painted in bold Athens Blue makes a confident architectural statement.
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Welcoming entry door in rich Athens Blue sets elegant first impression.
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5 Misc Photos
5 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Athens Blue (797) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Dresser refinished in sophisticated Athens Blue becomes a focal point.
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Dresser painted in serene Athens Blue adds unexpected color to the bedroom.
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Wood dresser in muted Athens Blue complements neutral wall tones.
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Painted furniture piece in calm Athens Blue brings cool elegance to any room.
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Cabinet surface finished in deep Athens Blue creates sophisticated storage.
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1 Bathroom Photo
Athens Blue (797) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes. Test it under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting.
Bathroom vanity in refined Athens Blue elevates the entire space.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 83 vs 19, White Diamond is decisively the brighter choice.
Blue Heather reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 19), opening up a space where Athens Blue encloses it.
Creamy Orange reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 19), opening up a space where Athens Blue encloses it.
Cloud Cover reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 19), opening up a space where Athens Blue encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 19 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (23 vs 19) makes Watertown the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 19 vs 6, Athens Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 44 vs 19, Silver Fox is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 39 vs 19, Upper West Side is decisively the brighter choice.
Himalayan Trek reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 19), opening up a space where Athens Blue encloses it.
At LRV 32 vs 19, Briarwood is decisively the brighter choice.
Thunder reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 19), opening up a space where Athens Blue encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Waterloo reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 19 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 7-point LRV gap (19 vs 12) makes Athens Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (19 vs 15) makes Athens Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
A mid-tone blue with a classic touch.