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Benjamin Moore Athenian Blue (773) Paint Color


Color Name: Athenian Blue (773)
Hex Color Code: #83B8D0
RGB Color Code: RGB(131, 184, 208)
CMYK Values*: 37.0%, 11.5%, 0.0%, 18.4%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Athenian Blue (773) color - its meaning and example


What color is Athenian Blue (773)?

Athenian Blue (773) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Athenian Blue (773) is #83B8D0, and the RGB color code is RGB(131, 184, 208).

In the RGB color model, Athenian Blue (773) has a red value of 131, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 208. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 37.0% cyan, 11.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 18.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.7° (degrees), 45.0 % saturation, and 66.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Athenian Blue (773) has a hue of 198.7° (degrees), 37.0 % saturation and 81.6 % brightness/value.


Athenian Blue (773) is cool or warm?

The color Athenian Blue (773) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Athenian Blue (773)?

Athenian Blue (773) has an LRV of nearly 44. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Athenian Blue (773)

Light Color


Compare LRV 44 of Athenian Blue (773) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 44 puts Benjamin Moore Athenian Blue (773) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Athenian Blue (773) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(131, 184, 208)
Red
131 (51.4%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
208 (81.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
37.02%
Magenta
11.54%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
18.43%

HSL

HSL(198.7deg, 45.0 %, 66.5 %)

Hue
198.7°
Saturation
45.03 %.
Lightness
66.47 %.

RYB

RYB(22, 44, 72)
Red
22 (8.7%)
Yellow
44 (17.3%)
Blue
72 (28.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
198.7°
Saturation
37.02 %.
Brightness / Value
81.57 %.

HWB

H: 198.7°

W: 51.37 %

B: 18.43 %

XYZ

X : 37.89

Y : 43.66

Z : 66.11

YXY

Y1 : 43.66

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 48.63%

M : 27.84%

Y : 18.43%


LRV

~ 43.7 %

Munsell Color System

5B 7.1/4.6

CIE-Lab

L : 72

A : -11.34

B : -17.63

CIE-Lch

L : 72

C : 20.96

H : 237.24

CIE-Luv

L : 72

U : -26

V : -25.62

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.08

A : -13.29

B : -13.06






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Athenian Blue (773) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Athenian Blue (773) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



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ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Athenian Blue (773) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Athenian Blue (773) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Athenian Blue (773) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Athenian Blue (773) to RAL Design


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RAL 240 70 20 - Sea Blue
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
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RAL 240 70 15 - Bermuda Blue
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)


Pantone PMS


Athenian Blue (773) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Athenian Blue (773) to Pantone PMS


#8DB9CA
PANTONE 550 C
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 2205 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
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PANTONE 7458 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
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PANTONE 3577 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Athenian Blue (773) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Athenian Blue (773) to British Standard 4800


#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)





Paint similar to Athenian Blue (773) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Athenian Blue (773) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


Athenian Blue (773) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Athenian Blue (773) to Benjamin Moore


#83B8D0
Athenian Blue (773)
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#87B5CB
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ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Athenian Blue (773) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Athenian Blue (773) to PPG Paints


#7EB6D0
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ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
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Arabella (PPG1157-4)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Athenian Blue (773) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Athenian Blue (773) to Dunn-Edwards


#8DBBD1
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ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
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January Frost (DE 5849)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)





Behr


Athenian Blue (773) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Athenian Blue (773) to Behr


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ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Athenian Blue (773) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Athenian Blue (773) to Sherwin Williams


#7DB5D3
Regale Blue (SW 6801)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
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Resolute Blue (SW 6507)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
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Undercool (SW 6957)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
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Sky Fall (SW 9049)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


Valspar


Athenian Blue (773) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Athenian Blue (773) to Valspar


#86B9CB
Blue Bird Morning (P068)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
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Water Fountain (5001-10A)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
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Aster (8002-41C)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
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Blue Topaz (V070-4)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







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