Ref. #3E75AD · 797
Athens Blue
17%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Athens Blue Technical Profile
What color is Athens Blue? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #3E75AD. Colors similar to Athens Blue include Behr Sailors Bay, MPC Blue Lightening, Valspar Peek-A-Boo Blue. Athens Blue has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Athens Blue creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Athens Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Athens Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Sailors Bay by Behr (#3775AD), Blue Lightening by MPC (#4875A2), Peek-A-Boo Blue by Valspar (#3370AC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Athens Blue?
Athens Blue has an LRV of 16.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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.