Stunning Sapphire by PPG paint color
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Stunning Sapphire

9%LRV Value
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Stunning Sapphire 1158-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #185887, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shasta Lake from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Stunning Sapphire Technical Profile

HEX Code#185887
RGB24, 88, 135
LRV8.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG

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Stunning Sapphire in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Stunning Sapphire in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGStunning Sapphire
Nearly identical
BehrShasta Lake

Shasta Lake

Behr

Nearly identical

Capri Blue

RAL

Nearly identical

Wavy Navy

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

California Blue

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Glacier Bay

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Bandana

Valspar

Very similar

Lapis

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Blueblood

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Rich Cobalt

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Luxurious Blue

Kilz

Very similar

Petal .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Stunning Sapphire

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Stunning Sapphire

#185887

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#3D4495

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Stunning Sapphire

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Stunning Sapphire

Complement

Chestnut Stallion

Stunning Sapphire Room Palettes

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

Walls

Light Spring Dew

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Mallard Green

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Palest Morning Blue

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Blue Jewel

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Moonlight Rendezvous

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Red Delicious

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Stunning Sapphire.

Animation

PPG · 1159-6

#1D5C83

Brilliant Blue

PPG · 1161-7

#234E86

Suddenly Sapphire

PPG · 1242-7

#1A5897

Florentine Lapis

PPG · 1244-7

#1C5798

Starry Night

PPG · 1161-6

#286492

Blue Flame

PPG · 1157-7

#005E88

More blue colors from other brands

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

Hot Sauna

Hirshfield's · 1271

#3F3F75

Slumber

Valspar · 4007-9C

#98C8EA

Utah Sky

Behr · 560A-3

#B1EBFB

Glacier Mist

Valspar · 4005-3B

#AEBECE

Laguna Green

Valspar · 5007-10B

#34A79E

Blue Nile

Sherwin-Williams · 6776

#01717E

Stunning Sapphire — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Stunning Sapphire have?
Stunning Sapphire 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 Stunning Sapphire in your own space before committing.
What colors match Stunning Sapphire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stunning Sapphire are Shasta Lake by Behr (a near-identical match), Capri Blue by RAL (a near-identical match), Wavy Navy by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Stunning 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 Stunning Sapphire?
Stunning Sapphire has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.9, 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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