Athena 858 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DEDACF, estimated LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glass Pebble from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #DEDACF · 858
Athena
70%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Athena Technical Profile
HEX Code#DEDACF
RGB222, 218, 207
Estimated LRV70.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Glass Pebble
Valspar
#DDDACE
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Ginger Sugar
Behr
#DBD7CD
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Oat Milk
Sherwin-Williams
#DEDACD
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Foggy Skies
Kilz
#DAD7CD
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Free Spirited
Dunn-Edwards
#DEDAD1
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Mushroom
Vista Paint
#E0DACF
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Feather Stone
Hirshfield's
#E3DED2
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Silent Smoke
PPG
#DBD7CE
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Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
#DDD8CF
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Worn Pages
Dutch Boy
#E5DFD2
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Bisque .03
Colorhouse
#E4E2D3
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Colors That Work With Athena
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Athena
#DEDACF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Athena
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Athena 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 beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Athena — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Athena have?
Athena by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Athena from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Athena are Glass Pebble by Valspar (a close digital match), Ginger Sugar by Behr (a close digital match), Oat Milk by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Athena'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 Athena?
Athena has a estimated lightness value of 70.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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