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Benjamin Moore Athens Blue

797 · #3D74AC · LRV 16.5

Compare with other brands: Behr Mega Blue is a 96% match

Athens Blue (797) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 16.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Behr Mega Blue (96% match).

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LRV

16.5 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

797

HEX

#3D74AC

RGB

61, 116, 172

HSL

210°, 48%, 46%

Family

Blues

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Athens Blue FAQ

What is the LRV of Athens Blue?

Athens Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 16.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Athens Blue in other brands?

Behr: Mega Blue (P520-6), 96%; PPG: Cenote (PPG17-02), 92%; Glidden: Nocturne Shade (PPG1244-6), 91%; Dunn-Edwards: Shoreline Drive (DEFD56), 90%; Valspar: Deepest Periwinkle (P074), 90%; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Chip (SW 6959), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lupine (HGSW6810), 85%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 67%. 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 Athens Blue?

The HEX code of Athens Blue (797) is #3D74AC, RGB 61, 116, 172. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.