Behr Black Sapphire
PPU15-19 · #434555 · LRV ~6.1
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Blackberry Punch (~97% proximity)Black Sapphire (PPU15-19) is a deep blue from Behr with a moderate violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Blackberry Punch (~97% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
6.1 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Violet · moderate
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPU15-19
HEX
#434555
RGB
67, 69, 85
HSL
233°, 12%, 30%
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Black Sapphire FAQ
What undertone does Black Sapphire have?
Black Sapphire is a deep blue with a moderate violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Black Sapphire?
Black Sapphire has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Black Sapphire in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Blackberry Punch (CC-962), ~97% proximity; PPG: Black Flame (PPG1043-7), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Black Flame (PPG1043-7), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: MacKintosh Midnight (DET579), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Downing Street (8004-47G), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), ~86% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Black Sapphire?
The HEX code of Black Sapphire (PPU15-19) is #434555, RGB 67, 69, 85. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.