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Athena
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Athena Technical Profile
What color is Athena? It's a light warm beige with the hex code #DEDACF. Colors similar to Athena include Valspar Glass Pebble, Behr Ginger Sugar, Sherwin-Williams Oat Milk. Athena has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 70, Athena reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a warm neutral, Athena pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Athena
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Athena
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
Pure 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
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Athena.
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 belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Athena from other brands?
The closest matches are Glass Pebble by Valspar (#DDDACE), Ginger Sugar by Behr (#DBD7CD), Oat Milk by Sherwin-Williams (#DEDACD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Athena?
Athena has an LRV of 70.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Athena's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.