Athens Blue vs Upper West Side

Athens Blue and Upper West Side come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Athens Blue reads as blue, while Upper West Side reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 20-point LRV gap — 39 for Upper West Side vs 19 for Athens Blue — means Upper West Side will open up a space more effectively. Where Athens Blue leans blue, Upper West Side reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 47.5 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.