Athens Blue 797 Matches | Benjamin Moore

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Athens Blue

Benjamin Moore · 797

A mid-tone blue with a classic touch.

Hex
#3D74ACpublished
LRV
18.7published
Status
Current
About this data

Published digital swatch. Manufacturer-published LRV.

Compared with CIEDE2000

Closest matches in other brands

One closest active color per manufacturer

11 closest brand matches loaded.

Nocturne ShadeGlidden / PPG · PPG1244-6ΔE 1.88near-exactLRV 15.14The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.

The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.

Lightness−1.75candidate minus target
Chroma+3.40candidate minus target
Hue+1.99candidate minus target
LRV−3.56candidate minus target

This exact code and swatch is sold under Glidden / PPG; it occupies one result slot.

Mega BlueBehr · P520-6ΔE 2.01very closeLRV 15The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.

The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.

Lightness−2.07candidate minus target
Chroma−0.23candidate minus target
Hue−0.33candidate minus target
LRV−3.70candidate minus target
Sapphire WatersDutch Boy · 139-6DBΔE 2.27very closeLRV 16The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.

The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.

Lightness−0.96candidate minus target
Chroma−4.96candidate minus target
Hue+0.12candidate minus target
LRV−2.70candidate minus target
Pacific BluesDunn-Edwards · DET586ΔE 2.77very closeLRV 17The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.

The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.

Lightness−0.66candidate minus target
Chroma+3.69candidate minus target
Hue+5.02candidate minus target
LRV−1.70candidate minus target
Vital BlueHGTV Home · HGSW1392ΔE 3.03very closeLRV 16Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.

Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.

Lightness−0.10candidate minus target
Chroma−7.51candidate minus target
Hue−0.13candidate minus target
LRV−2.70candidate minus target
LupineSherwin-Williams · SW 6810ΔE 3.03very closeLRV 16.39Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.

Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.

Lightness−0.10candidate minus target
Chroma−7.51candidate minus target
Hue−0.13candidate minus target
LRV−2.31candidate minus target
Deepest PeriwinkleValspar · P074ΔE 4.43closeLRV 18.94The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.

The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.

Lightness+3.14candidate minus target
Chroma−1.97candidate minus target
Hue+3.27candidate minus target
LRV+0.24candidate minus target
Pea Flower TeaFarrow & Ball · Pea Flower TeaΔE 4.61closeLRV 20.06The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.

The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.

Lightness+4.33candidate minus target
Chroma+0.21candidate minus target
Hue−2.17candidate minus target
LRV+1.36candidate minus target
PORSCHE RIVIERA BLUEBackdrop · PORSCHE RIVIERA BLUEΔE 5.32noticeably differentLRV 17.2The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.

The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.

Lightness+0.93candidate minus target
Chroma+0.09candidate minus target
Hue−7.82candidate minus target
LRV−1.50candidate minus target
Blue SkiesMagnolia Home · JG-85ΔE 10.41differentLRV 13.13The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.

The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.

Lightness−4.61candidate minus target
Chroma−21.40candidate minus target
Hue−1.86candidate minus target
LRV−5.57candidate minus target

Digital swatch sampled from a manufacturer image · 100% sampling confidence.

This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.

HyperlinkClare · HyperlinkΔE 12.00differentLRV 8.18The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.5 points lower.

The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.5 points lower.

Lightness−13.21candidate minus target
Chroma−6.97candidate minus target
Hue−4.57candidate minus target
LRV−10.52candidate minus target

Digital swatch sampled from a manufacturer image · 100% sampling confidence.

This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.