Black Sapphire by Behr paint color
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Ref. #434555 · PPU15-19

Black Sapphire

6%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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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.

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Black Sapphire Technical Profile

HEX Code#434555
RGB67, 69, 85
LRV6.1
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Royal Navy

Complement

Roycroft Bronze Green

Black Sapphire Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Love Poem

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pecan

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Champagne Grape

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Black Sapphire.

Stiletto

Behr · T11-2

#424752

Manhattan Blue

Behr · MQ5-09

#404457

Blue Vortex

Behr · T16-10

#3D4457

Dark Night

Behr · PPF-58

#404B57

Darkest Navy

Behr · PMD-92

#43455E

Evening Storm

Behr · PPF-48

#465058

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Rushing River

Benjamin Moore · 1574

#8C988F

Glacier Pearl

PPG · 1169-3

#D1D2DC

Dash of Pepper

Benjamin Moore · 1554

#73695A

Veiled Spotlight

Dunn-Edwards · DE6324

#CFD5D7

Beigewood

Benjamin Moore · 1007

#978878

Stormy

PPG · 10-14

#B0BCC3

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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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.

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