Precious Sapphire 4010-7 is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #44597E, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mysterious Night from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #44597E · 4010-7
Precious Sapphire
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Precious Sapphire Technical Profile
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Precious Sapphire in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Precious Sapphire in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPrecious Sapphire
Nearly identical
BehrMysterious Night
Mysterious Night
Behr
Nearly identical
Atlas Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Newbury Port
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Indi Gogo
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Brillant Blue
RAL
Very similar
Blue Jewel
PPG
Very similar
Passion Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fresh Take
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Luxe Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Fresh Take
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Precious Sapphire
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Precious Sapphire
#44597E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#696293
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Precious Sapphire
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Precious 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Precious Sapphire.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Precious Sapphire — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Precious Sapphire have?
Precious Sapphire by Valspar 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 Precious Sapphire in your own space before committing.
What colors match Precious Sapphire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Precious Sapphire are Mysterious Night by Behr (a near-identical match), Atlas Blue by Kilz (a near-identical match), Newbury Port by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Precious 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 Precious Sapphire?
Precious Sapphire has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Precious Sapphire's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.