Atlantis Blue
768 · #54B1C9 · LRV 40 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Hidden Gem14
- 2Van Courtland Blue31
- 3Atlantis Blue40
- 4Wythe Blue48
- 5Ocean Boulevard53
What Color Is Atlantis Blue, Really?
Atlantis Blue reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 768 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Atlantis Blue
Atlantis Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Atlantis Blue
Atlantis Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Atlantis Blue are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 768 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | FountainSW 6787 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.6 | 39 | Color page → |
| Behr | Ocean View560D-5 · Behr | 2.9 | 39 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Sea Serenade5002-8A · Valspar | 3.1 | 37.1 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | High DivePPG1236-5 · PPG / Glidden | 3.1 | 41 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Bright Blue50BG 41/312 · Glidden | 3.3 | 41 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Big Sky Country136-4DB · Dutch Boy | 2.5 | 40 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Atlantis Blue within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #54B1C9 in HSL space. Pair Atlantis Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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