Black Sapphire vs Herb Cornucopia paint color comparison

Black Sapphire vs Herb Cornucopia

Black SapphireBehrvsHerb CornucopiaBehrΔE 32.0 — Very different colors

Black Sapphire and Herb Cornucopia come from the same Behr collection. Black Sapphire reads as blue-grey, while Herb Cornucopia reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 9-point LRV gap — 16 for Herb Cornucopia vs 7 for Black Sapphire — means Herb Cornucopia will open up a space more effectively. Where Black Sapphire leans blue, Herb Cornucopia reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 32.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Black Sapphire vs Herb Cornucopia in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Black Sapphire and Herb Cornucopia in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Herb Cornucopia returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Black SapphireBehr Black Sapphire bathroom color

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Herb CornucopiaHerb Cornucopia bathroom panelling

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Color Details

Black Sapphire
Behr · PPU15-19
LRV6.6
BrandBehr
NumberPPU15-19
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Herb Cornucopia
Behr · MQ6-53
LRV15.8
BrandBehr
NumberMQ6-53
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Black Sapphire vs Herb Cornucopia Simulated Comparison

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