Athena 858 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DEDACF, 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.
Ref. #DEDACF · 858
Athena
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Athena in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Athena in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAthena
Nearly identical
ValsparGlass Pebble
Glass Pebble
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ginger Sugar
Behr
Nearly identical
Oat Milk
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Foggy Skies
Kilz
Nearly identical
Free Spirited
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mushroom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Feather Stone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silent Smoke
PPG
Nearly identical
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Worn Pages
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Athena in your own space before committing.
What colors match Athena from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Athena are Glass Pebble by Valspar (a near-identical match), Ginger Sugar by Behr (a near-identical match), Oat Milk by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.