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.
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Athens Blue vs Upper West Side Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Athens Blue on one side and Upper West Side on the other.
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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