Athena vs Spring Lilac

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Athena reads as beige-greige, while Spring Lilac reads as pink-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 69 vs 63, Athena will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Athena's warm character against Spring Lilac's purple — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 14.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.