Athens Blue vs Old Glory paint color comparison

Athens Blue vs Old Glory

Athens BlueBenjamin MoorevsOld GloryBenjamin MooreΔE 6.6 — Noticeable difference

Athens Blue and Old Glory come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 3-point LRV gap — 19 for Athens Blue vs 16 for Old Glory — means Athens Blue will open up a space more effectively. Both share a blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 6.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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

Athens Blue
Benjamin Moore · 797
LRV18.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number797
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Old Glory
Benjamin Moore · 811
LRV15.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number811
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Athens Blue vs Old Glory Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Athens Blue on one side and Old Glory 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.