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Benjamin Moore Athenian Blue
773 · #83B8D0 · LRV ~43.7
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Harbor Sky (~97% proximity)Athenian Blue (773) is a mid-tone blue from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 43.7 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Harbor Sky (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Athenian Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
43.7 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
773
HEX
#83B8D0
RGB
131, 184, 208
HSL
199°, 45%, 66%
Family
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Athenian Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Athenian Blue?
Athenian Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 43.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Athenian Blue in other brands?
Glidden: Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4), ~97% proximity; PPG: Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Bonnie Blue (DE5807), ~95% proximity; Behr: Frisky Blue (M490-4), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Angel Sol (8002-43C), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Regale Blue (SW 6801), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Regale Blue (HGSW6801), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), ~81% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Athenian Blue?
The HEX code of Athenian Blue (773) is #83B8D0, RGB 131, 184, 208. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.