Minerva 1231-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B5DEDA, estimated LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vintage Aqua from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B5DEDA · 1231-3
Minerva
67%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Minerva Technical Profile
HEX Code#B5DEDA
RGB181, 222, 218
Estimated LRV67.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Minerva
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vintage Aqua
Kilz
#B7DFDB
Close digital match
Outerspace
Vista Paint
#B4DBD8
Close digital match
Outerspace
Hirshfield's
#B4DCDA
Close digital match
Summer Festival
Behr
#B5E1DB
Close digital match
Maritime Blue
Benjamin Moore
#B3DED7
Close digital match
Dream .02
Colorhouse
#BDE1DD
Close digital match
Frosty
Valspar
#B5E5E2
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Tropical Waterfall
Dunn-Edwards
#BEE7E2
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Tame Teal
Sherwin-Williams
#C1E6DF
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Hint of Turquoise
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#BBE9E5
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Colors That Work With Minerva
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Minerva
#B5DEDA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#829EB0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Minerva
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Minerva Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Minerva — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Minerva have?
Minerva by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Minerva from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Minerva are Vintage Aqua by Kilz (a close digital match), Sailing Water by Kilz (a close digital match), Outerspace by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Minerva's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Minerva?
Minerva has a estimated lightness value of 67.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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