Color Palettes

Behr Black Sapphire (PPU15-19)

A mysterious blue-black that reads navy in bright light and near-black at night. It feels powerful yet refined. Part of Behr's 2025 trend palette for doors, cabinets and accent walls.

Black Sapphire · PPU15-19

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Deep blue-black.

Where to use it: Front door, kitchen cabinets, accent wall.

Trim: Black Sapphire pairs well with Ultra Pure White 1850 for trim, doors and ceilings.

Coordinating colors

Behr colors that work with Black Sapphire on walls, trim and accents.

Ultra Pure White 1850#F8F8F3Silver Drop 790C-2#DDDACFRumors MQ1-15#744245

Similar colors from other brands

The closest matches to Black Sapphire from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.

Charcoal Blue SW 2739Sherwin-Williams · #3D4450 · ΔE 3.5, very closeHale Navy HC-154Benjamin Moore · #434B56 · ΔE 4.6, very closeShadow 2117-30Benjamin Moore · #514A58 · ΔE 4.9, very closeNaval SW 6244Sherwin-Williams · #2F3D4C · ΔE 6.5, close

Black Sapphire lighter and darker tones

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Color palettes with Black Sapphire

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Black Sapphire
Analogous palette · Black Sapphire
Complementary palette · Black Sapphire
Triadic palette · Black Sapphire
With neutrals palette · Black Sapphire
With an accent palette · Black Sapphire

Colors similar to Black Sapphire

GraphiteCharcoal grayOxford grayOnyxDark grayJet blackAnthraciteGunmetal grayBlack olivePayne's gray

More Behr blues

Very Navy M500-7Hidden Sapphire HDC-WR14-7Midnight Blue N480-7Compass Blue MQ5-54Starless Night PPU14-20Admiral Blue M520-7Nocturne Blue HDC-CL-28Adirondack Blue N480-5Blueprint S470-5Watery HDC-CT-26Light Drizzle N480-1Navy Blue S-H-580New Navy Blue BXC-26Aerial View S530-3

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Behr Black Sapphire?

The digital hex value for Behr Black Sapphire (PPU15-19) is #434555, which is rgb(67, 69, 85). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.

What is the LRV of Black Sapphire?

We have not confirmed a published LRV for Behr Black Sapphire, so we do not list one. You can find it on the back of the paint chip or on Behr’s website.

Is Black Sapphire warm or cool?

Black Sapphire has a deep blue-black undertone. By its digital value it sits on the cool side, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.

What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Black Sapphire?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Behr Black Sapphire is Charcoal Blue (SW 2739, #3D4450), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 3.5). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Black Sapphire?

The closest Benjamin Moore color to Behr Black Sapphire is Hale Navy (HC-154, #434B56), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 4.6). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.