Benjamin Moore Athens Blue 797

What are Benjamin Moore Athens Blue undertones?

The undertone of Athens Blue can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Athens Blue 797 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 210° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

797 Athens Blue HSL code: 210, 48%, 46%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Athens Blue

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Athens Blue:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

797
Athens Blue

• CSP-555
  Waterloo

  

Darker shades

797
Athens Blue

• 811
  Old Glory

  

• 798
  Blue Suede Shoes

  

• CC-874
  Mosaic

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Athens Blue with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 30, such as Benjamin Moore Night Shade and Woodcliff Lake.

797
Athens Blue

• 2116-10
  Night Shade

  

• 980
  Woodcliff Lake

  

• 2108-50
  Silver Fox

  

• CSP-70
  Upper West Side

  

• 1542
  Himalayan Trek

  

• HC-175
  Briarwood

  

• AF-685
  Thunder

  

LRV of Athens Blue

Athens Blue has an LRV of 18.7% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#3D74AC
RGB Decimal	61, 116, 172
RGB Percent	23.92%, 45.49%, 67.45%
HSV	Hue: 210° Saturation: 64.53% Value: 67.45%
HSL	hsl(210, 48, 46)
CMYK	Cyan: 64.53 Magenta: 32.56 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 32.55
YIQ	Y: 105.939 I: -50.77 Q: 5.793
XYZ	X: 15.613 Y: 16.46 Z: 41.373
CIE Lab	L:47.572 a:-0.184 b:-35.253
CIE Luv	L:47.572 u:-22.456 v:-52.68
Decimal	4027564
Hunter Lab	40.571, -2.306, -32.063