Black Sapphire PPU15-19 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #434555, LRV 6 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blackberry Punch from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #434555 · PPU15-19
Black Sapphire
6%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Black Sapphire Technical Profile
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Black Sapphire in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Sapphire in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBlack Sapphire
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlackberry Punch
Blackberry Punch
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Black Flame
PPG
Very similar
Blue Coal
Valspar
Very similar
Pantry Plum
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mackintosh Midnight
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Quixotic Plum
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Piccolo
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blue Galaxy
Kilz
Very similar
China Aster
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Slate Grey
RAL
Very similar
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Sapphire
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Sapphire
#434555
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#61517A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Sapphire
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Sapphire 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Black Sapphire.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Black Sapphire — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Sapphire have?
Black Sapphire by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Black Sapphire in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Sapphire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Sapphire are Blackberry Punch by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Black Flame by PPG (a very close match), Blue Coal by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Black Sapphire'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 Black Sapphire?
Black Sapphire has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Black Sapphire's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.