PPG Minerva
PPG1231-3 · #B3DEDA · LRV ~66.9
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Minerva (~99% proximity)Minerva (PPG1231-3) is a light blue from PPG with a strong blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 66.9 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Minerva (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Minerva in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
66.9 · Light
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1231-3
HEX
#B3DEDA
RGB
179, 222, 218
HSL
174°, 39%, 79%
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Minerva FAQ
What undertone does Minerva have?
Minerva is a light blue with a strong blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Minerva?
Minerva has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 66.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Minerva in other brands?
Glidden: Minerva (PPG1231-3), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Maritime Blue (667), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Brilliante (V065-2), ~96% proximity; Behr: Wave Top (M450-3), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Tropical Waterfall (DE5722), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Spa (SW 6765), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Spa (HGSW6765), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Teresa's Green (No. 236), ~79% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Minerva?
The HEX code of Minerva (PPG1231-3) is #B3DEDA, RGB 179, 222, 218. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.