Minerva 1231-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B5DEDA, 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.
Ref. #B5DEDA · 1231-3
Minerva
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Minerva in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Minerva in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMinerva
Nearly identical
KilzVintage Aqua
Vintage Aqua
Kilz
Nearly identical
Outerspace
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Outerspace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Summer Festival
Behr
Nearly identical
Maritime Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dream .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Frosty
Valspar
Very similar
Tropical Waterfall
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tame Teal
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hint of Turquoise
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Minerva
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Minerva.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Minerva — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Minerva have?
Minerva by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Minerva in your own space before committing.
What colors match Minerva from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Minerva are Vintage Aqua by Kilz (a near-identical match), Sailing Water by Kilz (a near-identical match), Outerspace by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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