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Sapphire Springs 4

Dulux

The Analysis

Sapphire Springs 4 is a deep, muted blue with an LRV of 16.41, meaning it absorbs a significant amount of light rather than reflecting it. This creates a cozy, contained atmosphere that can make large rooms feel more intimate, though it may make small, windowless spaces feel enclosed.

This shade works best as a bold accent wall or as a dramatic, full-room treatment in spaces like studies or bedrooms. It is too dark to serve as a general neutral for an entire home, but it excels at creating high-contrast focal points.

LRV 16

History & Origin

This is a distinctly modern choice that avoids the traditional look of period homes. Its dusty, desaturated tone feels contemporary and fits well with current trends for moody, personality-driven interiors.

Undertonecool
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How to Use It

Pair this with light oak or walnut wood tones to soften the coolness of the blue. For hardware, matte black provides a sharp, cohesive look, while brushed brass adds a necessary pop of warmth to break up the depth.

The Mood

Living with this colour is inherently restful and grounding. It provides a stable, serious backdrop that reduces visual noise, making it an excellent choice for areas where you want to wind down or focus.

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.

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    Sherwin-Williams · SW6810

  • Baltic Blue

    Behr · HDC-FL13-6

  • Nile Blue

    Benjamin Moore · CSP-560

  • Bedtime Story

    Valspar · 4003-8B

  • Winter's Eve

    Benjamin Moore · CC-844

  • Chicago Blues

    Benjamin Moore · 804

Lighting

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

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