Swatchd
Sign inGet started
Mid-Century ModernSouth-Facing

Glass Sapphire

Behr · PPU14-2

The Analysis

Glass Sapphire is a deep, saturated blue that absorbs a significant amount of light due to its low 18.61 LRV. Because it pulls light in rather than reflecting it, the room will feel more enclosed, cozy, and intimate rather than open or airy.

This is a bold, high-impact choice best used as a dramatic accent wall, a moody study, or a sophisticated powder room. It is too dark to serve as a neutral background for an entire house, but it creates excellent contrast when paired with crisp white trim.

LRV 19

History & Origin

This shade leans toward a modern, contemporary aesthetic rather than a specific period look. Its clean, cool undertones align well with current trends toward high-contrast, moody interior design.

Undertonecool
FamilyBlue

How to Use It

Use this in smaller rooms to embrace the 'jewel box' effect or in media rooms to reduce screen glare. Pair it with warm wood tones like walnut or metallic finishes like brushed brass to prevent the cool blue from feeling sterile.

The Mood

This color creates a grounded and restful environment, making it ideal for spaces where you want to signal to your brain that it is time to relax. It offers a clean, stable feeling that avoids the visual clutter of lighter, more reflective shades.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Privileged Elite

    Behr · MQ5-53

  • Liberty

    Behr · 580D-6

  • Flattering Blue

    Valspar · 1-877

  • Smoky Violet

    Valspar · V073-5

  • Blue 05

    Lick · Blue 05

  • Wild Water 2

    Dulux

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

  • Natural
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening
  • Overcast
  • 2700K
  • 3500K
  • 4000K
  • 5500K