Athens Blue 797 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #3E75AD, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #3E75AD · 797
Athens Blue
17%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Athens Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#3E75AD
RGB62, 117, 173
Estimated LRV16.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Athens Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Athens Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Athens Blue are Sailors Bay by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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