Black Jack vs Sapphire Splendor
Black Jack is a Benjamin Moore color while Sapphire Splendor comes from Dulux. Black Jack reads as grey, while Sapphire Splendor reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 6 and 5, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Black Jack's blue and purple character against Sapphire Splendor's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 6.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Black Jack vs Sapphire Splendor in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Black Jack and Sapphire Splendor are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Black Jack reads more restrained here, while Sapphire Splendor adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Sapphire Splendor and Black Jack is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Black Jack vs Sapphire Splendor Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black Jack on one side and Sapphire Splendor on the other.
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.
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