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Benjamin Moore Athenian Blue
773 · #83B8D0 · LRV 43.7
Compare with other brands: Glidden Harbor Sky is a 97% matchAthenian Blue (773) is a mid-tone blue from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 43.7 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Harbor Sky (97% match).
Compare Athenian Blue with other brands
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Athenian Blue in other brands?
Glidden: Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4), 97%; PPG: Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Bonnie Blue (DE5807), 95%; Behr: Frisky Blue (M490-4), 95%; Valspar: Angel Sol (8002-43C), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Regale Blue (SW 6801), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Regale Blue (HGSW6801), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), 81%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.