Black Sapphire vs Silver Bullet paint color comparison

Black Sapphire vs Silver Bullet

Black SapphireBehrvsSilver BulletBehrΔE 51.1 — Very different colors

Black Sapphire and Silver Bullet come from the same Behr collection. Hue-wise, Black Sapphire belongs to the blue-grey family and Silver Bullet to the grey family. The 49-point LRV gap — 56 for Silver Bullet vs 7 for Black Sapphire — means Silver Bullet will open up a space more effectively. Where Black Sapphire leans blue, Silver Bullet reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 51.1 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
Silver Bullet
Behr · N520-2
LRV55.6
BrandBehr
NumberN520-2
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Black Sapphire vs Silver Bullet Simulated Comparison

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