Black Sapphire vs Falling Snow paint color comparison

Black Sapphire vs Falling Snow

Black SapphireBehrvsFalling SnowBehrΔE 66.9 — Very different colors

Both from Behr's palette. Hue-wise, Black Sapphire belongs to the blue-grey family and Falling Snow to the yellow family. Falling Snow (LRV 87) reflects noticeably more light than Black Sapphire (LRV 7), a difference of 80 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Black Sapphire runs blue while Falling Snow is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 66.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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
Falling Snow
Behr · PPU18-07
LRV86.8
BrandBehr
NumberPPU18-07
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Black Sapphire vs Falling Snow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black Sapphire on one side and Falling Snow 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.