Also sold as Glidden at The Home Depot
PPG Minerva (1231-3) is also sold at The Home Depot as Glidden Minerva (PPG1231-3): Glidden is PPG's do-it-yourself brand and uses PPG's color codes, so at The Home Depot ask for it under the Glidden name. Paint lines and formulas differ between the brands, so compare samples if you are matching an existing wall. See the Glidden listing
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About Minerva
Minerva is a tranquil, light blue with cool green undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 67 and reflects a moderate amount of light, making it suitable for smaller spaces or rooms with limited natural light.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest PPG Paints colors with the same hue and saturation as Minerva, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Minerva
- Brand
- PPG Paints
- Code
- 1231-3
- Hex
- #B5DEDA
- RGB
- 181, 222, 218
- HSL
- 174, 38%, 79%
- CMYK
- 18, 0, 2, 13Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 85.6, -14.1, -2.5
- CSS
- --ppg-paints-minerva
- LRV
- 67 (Light)
- Undertone
- Cool Green
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- blue
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flateggshellsatinsemi-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.