Black Sapphire
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Black Sapphire (PPU15-19) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 1 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#434555
LRV
6.61
Black Sapphire in Real Rooms
Black Sapphire has a low LRV of 6.61 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Black Sapphire with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Bathroom walls in Black Sapphire evoke a sophisticated, spa-like retreat.
@drdebbiebright
Complementary Colors
At LRV 31 vs 7, Dusty Olive is decisively the brighter choice.
Jungle Camouflage reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 7), opening up a space where Black Sapphire encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 7, White is decisively the brighter choice.