Athens Blue 797 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #3E75AD, LRV 17 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sailors Bay from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3E75AD · 797
Athens Blue
17%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Athens Blue Technical Profile
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Athens Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Athens Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAthens Blue
Nearly identical
BehrSailors Bay
Sailors Bay
Behr
Nearly identical
Peek-A-Boo Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Triumph Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Wright Bluebird
PPG
Very similar
Sapphire Waters
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sky Blue
RAL
Very similar
Pacific Blues
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lupine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Parkwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Parkwater
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Athens Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Athens Blue
#3E75AD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#706FAF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Athens Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Athens Blue 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 Athens Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Athens Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Athens Blue have?
Athens Blue by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Athens Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Athens Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Athens Blue are Sailors Bay by Behr (a near-identical match), Peek-A-Boo Blue by Valspar (a very close match), Triumph Blue by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Athens Blue'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 Athens Blue?
Athens Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Athens Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.