Match of Benjamin Moore™ 858 Athena *

Custom-matched orders for 858 Athena should be placed carefully because they are made to your selected reference and are not returnable or refundable. Before ordering, confirm the brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the quantity you need. For Benjamin Moore colors like 858 Athena, choose from the MyPerfectColor formats actually offered for this collection, such as custom spray paint or other specialty formats, rather than assuming a house paint option.

For 858 Athena, use light, even coats instead of trying to cover in one heavy pass. Hold the can at a consistent distance, overlap each pass slightly, and keep the spray moving so the film builds evenly. Heavy application can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy build that changes how the matched color reads on the finished part.

This approach is especially useful on small items such as trim pieces, fixtures, covers, hardware, railings, or other parts where spray paint is easier to control than brushing.

Whether 858 Athena needs primer depends on the substrate, the surface condition, and the product format you choose. Primer is not always required, but it can improve adhesion and help create a more consistent base. It is often worth using on slick, uneven, damaged, or difficult surfaces, and it can help when you want a more predictable result.

Check the prep guidance for the selected MyPerfectColor product before painting, especially if you are coating plastic, metal, wood, or a previously finished surface.

Sheen choice matters because it changes durability, cleanup, reflectivity, and how 858 Athena looks after it is applied. Lower sheen finishes usually hide surface imperfections better and look less reflective, while higher sheen finishes are easier to wipe down but can show more texture and reflect more light.

If the item will be handled often, cleaned often, or used outdoors, pick the sheen that fits the job first and then order a match of Benjamin Moore 858 Athena in that finish. The same color can look different from one sheen to another, so the finish is part of the matching decision.

Coverage for 858 Athena depends on the size of the item, the texture of the surface, the hiding power of the coating, the application method, and how many coats you need. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other MyPerfectColor paint formats typically cover between 400 and 600 square feet, depending on the product and application.

If the surface is textured, porous, dark, or likely to need multiple coats, plan for extra material so you do not run short before the project is complete.

MyPerfectColor spray paint is a fast-drying durable acrylic enamel coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore 858 Athena enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.

The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray can will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.

No, MyPerfectColor uses a combination of proprietary ingredients to make interior and exterior housepaints, its own line of custom spray paint, and other acrylic enamel based products.

While we can provide Benjamin Moore 858 Athena in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.

However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.

Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.