Sapphire paint colors
More sapphire shades
3 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Sapphire at every US brand
6 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full sapphire lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Behr
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Top Kompozit sapphire
3 in deckKompozit's deck has 3 colors that match the sapphire band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About sapphire
Sapphire is the saturated jewel-tone blue of the gemstone — richer than royal, lighter than navy, with a clear, slightly violet brilliance that catches light like its namesake. It reads luxe and faintly regal.
Use sapphire on velvet-accented dining walls, powder rooms, lacquered front doors, and statement cabinetry. Pair with antique brass, gold leaf, walnut, and creamy whites — avoid cool greys, which kill the warmth. LRV in the teens means strong daylight or warm sconces are non-negotiable. Try BM Champion Cobalt or SW Dignity Blue.