Athens Blue vs Sunrays

Athens Blue and Sunrays come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Athens Blue reads as blue, while Sunrays reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 39-point LRV gap — 58 for Sunrays vs 19 for Athens Blue — means Sunrays will open up a space more effectively. Where Athens Blue leans blue, Sunrays reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 114.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.