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Behr Black Sapphire

PPU15-19 · #434555 · LRV 6.1

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Blackberry Punch is a 97% match

Black Sapphire (PPU15-19) is a deep blue from Behr with a moderate violet undertone. Its LRV is about 6.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Blackberry Punch (97% match).

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LRV

6.1 · Very dark

Undertone

Violet · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPU15-19

HEX

#434555

RGB

67, 69, 85

HSL

233°, 12%, 30%

Family

Blues

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Black Sapphire FAQ

What undertone does Black Sapphire have?

Black Sapphire is a deep blue with a moderate violet undertone. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Black Sapphire in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Blackberry Punch (CC-962), 97%; PPG: Black Flame (PPG1043-7), 95%; Glidden: Black Flame (PPG1043-7), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: MacKintosh Midnight (DET579), 93%; Valspar: Downing Street (8004-47G), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), 86%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.