Suddenly Sapphire 1242-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #1A5897, estimated LRV 9 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Chip from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #1A5897 · 1242-7
Suddenly Sapphire
9%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Suddenly Sapphire Technical Profile
HEX Code#1A5897
RGB26, 88, 151
Estimated LRV9.4
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Suddenly Sapphire
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Suddenly Sapphire
#1A5897
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4242A2
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Suddenly Sapphire
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Suddenly 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
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Suddenly Sapphire — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Suddenly Sapphire have?
Suddenly Sapphire by PPG has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Suddenly Sapphire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Suddenly Sapphire are Blue Chip by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Sapphire Sparkle by Behr (a close digital match), Follow My Blue Bliss by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Suddenly 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 Suddenly Sapphire?
Suddenly Sapphire has a estimated lightness value of 9.4, 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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Why Suddenly Sapphire's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.