Black Sapphire vs Halation paint color comparison

Black Sapphire vs Halation

Black SapphireBehrvsHalationBehrΔE 55.4 — Very different colors

Black Sapphire and Halation come from the same Behr collection. Hue-wise, Black Sapphire belongs to the blue-grey family and Halation to the grey family. The 57-point LRV gap — 63 for Halation vs 7 for Black Sapphire — means Halation will open up a space more effectively. Where Black Sapphire leans blue, Halation reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 55.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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
Halation
Behr · PPU26-15
LRV63.4
BrandBehr
NumberPPU26-15
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Black Sapphire vs Halation Simulated Comparison

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