Athena vs Olympic Mountains paint color comparison

Athena vs Olympic Mountains

Athena and Olympic Mountains come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 69 vs 70 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 1.8 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Athena
Benjamin Moore · 858
LRV68.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number858
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Olympic Mountains
Benjamin Moore · 971
LRV70.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number971
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Athena vs Olympic Mountains Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Athena on one side and Olympic Mountains on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

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