Color Palettes

Behr Hidden Sapphire (HDC-WR14-7)

A deep jewel-toned blue with a subtle violet lean (Behr files it in its purple family). It looks saturated in sun and inky at night. Used on accent walls, front doors and cabinetry.

Hidden Sapphire · HDC-WR14-7

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Deep blue with a violet lean.

Where to use it: Accent wall, front door, bathroom vanity.

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

Coordinating colors

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

Ultra Pure White 1850#F8F8F3Silver Bullet N520-2#C5C5C3Swiss Coffee 12#F1EDE0

Similar colors from other brands

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

Van Deusen Blue HC-156Benjamin Moore · #485B6E · ΔE 4.7, very closeIndigo Batik SW 7602Sherwin-Williams · #3E5063 · ΔE 5.3, closeNewburyport Blue HC-155Benjamin Moore · #465566 · ΔE 5.7, closeSalty Dog SW 9177Sherwin-Williams · #234058 · ΔE 10.9, loosely similar

Hidden Sapphire lighter and darker tones

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

Color palettes with Hidden Sapphire

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

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

Colors similar to Hidden Sapphire

Payne's grayCharcoal grayPetrol blueGraphiteGunmetal grayDark graySlate grayLead grayDark slate grayMidnight green

More Behr blues

Very Navy M500-7Midnight 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 S530-3Black Sapphire PPU15-19

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Behr Hidden Sapphire?

The digital hex value for Behr Hidden Sapphire (HDC-WR14-7) is #445771, which is rgb(68, 87, 113). 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 Hidden Sapphire?

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

Is Hidden Sapphire warm or cool?

Hidden Sapphire has a deep blue with a violet lean 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 Hidden Sapphire?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Behr Hidden Sapphire is Indigo Batik (SW 7602, #3E5063), which is close by digital value (ΔE 5.3). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Hidden Sapphire?

The closest Benjamin Moore color to Behr Hidden Sapphire is Van Deusen Blue (HC-156, #485B6E), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 4.7). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.