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Benjamin Moore Athabasca CC-816

Athabasca

Benjamin Moore

CC-816

About Athabasca by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 50.7%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #b1bfc7

RGB: 177, 191, 199

Hue202°

Saturation16%

Lightness74%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Athabasca from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Athabasca

Benjamin Moore

CC-816

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Athabasca looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Athabasca CC-816 a warm or cool color?
Athabasca by Benjamin Moore is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Athabasca?
Athabasca sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 202°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Athabasca?
Brightness is about 51%. Saturation is around 16%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 74%. Hue is close to 202°. The hex value is #b1bfc7. The RGB value is 177, 191, 199.
Is Athabasca better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Athabasca has brightness around 51%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Athabasca?
You can match Athabasca with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Athabasca work best in a home?
Athabasca works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Athabasca compare to a pure white paint?
Athabasca is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Athabasca in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Athabasca

Benjamin Moore

CC-816

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Athabasca in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Athabasca

Benjamin Moore

CC-816

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Athabasca. They add contrast without clashing.

Athabasca

Benjamin Moore

CC-816

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