Athabasca CC-816 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B2C0C8, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Drive from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B2C0C8 · CC-816
Athabasca
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Athabasca Technical Profile
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Athabasca in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Athabasca in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAthabasca
Nearly identical
PPGOcean Drive
Ocean Drive
PPG
Nearly identical
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Blue Luna
Valspar
Nearly identical
Soothing Ocean
Kilz
Nearly identical
Silvered Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sky’s the Limit
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hazy Skies
Behr
Very similar
Glen Falls
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Star Mist
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lakeside
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Athabasca
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Athabasca
#B2C0C8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Athabasca
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Athabasca Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
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More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Athabasca — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Athabasca have?
Athabasca by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Athabasca in your own space before committing.
What colors match Athabasca from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Athabasca are Ocean Drive by PPG (a near-identical match), Parma Gray by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Stormy by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Athabasca'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 Athabasca?
Athabasca has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Athabasca's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.