Black Sapphire vs Bonsai Trunk paint color comparison

Black Sapphire vs Bonsai Trunk

Black SapphireBehrvsBonsai TrunkBehrΔE 23.2 — Distinct difference

Both are Behr colors. Black Sapphire reads as blue-grey, while Bonsai Trunk reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 15 vs 7, Bonsai Trunk will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Black Sapphire's blue character against Bonsai Trunk's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 23.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Black Sapphire
Behr · PPU15-19
LRV6.6
BrandBehr
NumberPPU15-19
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Bonsai Trunk
Behr · N380-6
LRV15.0
BrandBehr
NumberN380-6
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Black Sapphire vs Bonsai Trunk Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black Sapphire on one side and Bonsai Trunk on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.