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Benjamin Moore Athens Blue
797 · #3D74AC · LRV ~16.5
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Mega Blue (~96% proximity)Athens Blue (797) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 16.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Mega Blue (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Athens Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
16.5 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
797
HEX
#3D74AC
RGB
61, 116, 172
HSL
210°, 48%, 46%
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Athens Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Athens Blue?
Athens Blue has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Athens Blue in other brands?
Behr: Mega Blue (P520-6), ~96% proximity; PPG: Cenote (PPG17-02), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Nocturne Shade (PPG1244-6), ~91% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Shoreline Drive (DEFD56), ~90% proximity; Valspar: Deepest Periwinkle (P074), ~90% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Chip (SW 6959), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lupine (HGSW6810), ~85% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~67% 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 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.