Athenian Green by Behr paint color
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Ref. #89B782 · 440F-4

Athenian Green

33%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Athenian Green 440F-4 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #89B782, LRV 33 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cedar Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Athenian Green Technical Profile

HEX Code#89B782
RGB137, 183, 130
LRV33.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandBehr

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Athenian Green in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Athenian Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrAthenian Green
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCedar Green

Cedar Green

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Crisped Green

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Chatty Cricket

PPG

Very similar

Verde

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Green Goddess

Valspar

Very similar

Wheatgrass

Kilz

Very similar

Sweetness

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Lucerne

Vista Paint

Very similar

Thrive .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Pale Green

RAL

Very similar

Picnic

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Arsenic

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Athenian Green

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Athenian Green

#89B782

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85AD94

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Athenian Green

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Jade Lite

Complement

Violet Illusion

Athenian Green Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Intoxication

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Iced Slate

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Degas Pink

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Wild Mulberry

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Athenian Green.

Bitter Sage

Behr · N390-4

#8EB48A

False Cypress

Behr · 430F-4

#89AB83

Forest Path

Behr · N400-4

#8AB68F

Flora Green

Behr · MQ6-46

#8DAB89

Gallery Green

Behr · S400-5

#7FBE78

Potting Moss

Behr · BXC-82

#98B086

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Grass Green

RAL · 6010

#35682D

Coral Springs

Hirshfield's · H0075

#ABD1AF

Graceful Mint

Vista Paint · 0727

#D9EED5

Lime Spritz

PPG · 1121-2

#DAE1CF

Bay Green

Hirshfield's · 0705

#D3EBE0

Tropical Tide

PPG · 1229-4

#5ECAAE

Athenian Green — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Athenian Green have?
Athenian Green by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Athenian Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Athenian Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Athenian Green are Cedar Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Crisped Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Jade Lite by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Athenian Green's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Athenian Green?
Athenian Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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