Benjamin Moore Athenian Blue (773) Paint Color

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.

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.