Original name:
Sapphire Blue
Other name(s) used:
Sapphire Brown, English Brown, Brown Sapphire
Material:
granite
Internet ID:
398
Country of origin:
India
Pattern:
Speckles
Colors:
Brown
Application:
Kitchen, Bathroom, Fireplace, Floor, Outdoor
Comments:
Black stone with reddish tan chunks and bluish white particles.
Absorption by weight (%):
0.9
Density (kg/dm3):
2.717
Compressive strength (n/mm2):
163.1
Abrasion resistance hardness (mm):
1.36
Bending strength (n/mm2):
14.2
Danbury, CT
COMMENTS:
Anything in the red shades will pick up the reddish undertones from the granite, something like a brick red would complement the granite nicely.
Have Sapphire Blue granite and looking to update my cabinets by having them painted a white/cream color. I have travertine floors and tan walls. Any recommendation on color for my cabinets??? I hear Swiss Coffee with grey glaze may be a good choice.
Hi, to the blue countertop and backsplash I would recommend you to go with light grey colour, whi will give you conteporary touch in the kitchen. Please take a look at the attachments: ICI Dulux Silver Cloud and Benjamin Moore Grey OWL OC-52. Good luck !
We are updating our kitchen and installing white cabinets. We love the sapphire blue granite and are using a denim blue glass subway tile as a backsplash. It is a smaller kitchen. The floor we picked out is similar to Daltile Desert Franciscan Coastal Azul but a little darker with less blue. It still has hints of the blue though. What color paint can you recommend for this?
Hi, I think that Sapphire Blue will look really nice with cherry cabinets and stainless appliance will provide a nice complement. In terms of design thinking about the backsplash I think that you can try with some Mosaic. Please see the attachments with examples that I have found for you: Blue and Grey Glass Mosaic or Blue, Grey and Beige Travertine Mosaic. Also you may try with something simple like Grey Ceramic Tiles.I hope I could help you !
we have cherry cabinets with fruit wood stain and are planning on using sapphire blue for the counters. any suggestions for backsplash dont want kitchen to look dreary. the sapphire blue has just the right amount of reddish tan chunks to bring out the cherry cabinets, also suggestions on hardware. going with stainless steel appliances
thanks
Hi Joe. Both of the countertop choices you are considering are quite elegant, contemporary-looking colors with a beautiful, consistent, tight grained pattern. Out of the two possibilities you're considering, I am leaning toward the Sapphire Blue granite as a nice complement against the natural maple wood. The Coastal Azul tile would pick-up the counters perfectly and tie-in the design. Go for it!
Hello, We are in the process of remodeling our kitchen. We are using natural maple cabinets and are trying to decide on Blue Saphire or Blue Pearl counters. We were also considering using the Daltile Franciscan Slate either the Costal Azul or the Terra Morrone. Thanks Joe
Yes, laminate flooring is a solid, durable choice that will look very nice with Sapphire Blue granite in the set-up.
Hello Donna. It is absolutely possible to have a full granite backsplash fabricated that goes up to the upper cabinetry! When we do such a backsplash, it is the same thickness as the countertop. Standard is 1 1/4" which is the thickness of the slabs. However some slabs also have a 3/4" variant, so if that is available then the backsplash can be 3/4" but those choices are very limited. Hope this helps!
I am trying to decide on new flooring. Is Laminate flooring durable for pets and does it compliment the saphire blue granite countertops?
Hi Karen! Sure you are! The Sapphire Blue is a stunning color and would offset the pickled cabinets very nicely while picking up the hues in the floor tile.
Is it possible to have a "back splash" go all the way up to the cabinets? I have seen pics of some other kitchens done that way, and I really like the smooth overall look. (also have seen pics of showers etc lined with granite) I already have a ceramic floor that is a smooth cream/off white, and I think introducing yet another tile as a back splash would be too many textures. I also have stucco textured walls. Does granite come in thinner "sheets" to do this? Is the price cheaper when it is thinner?
Thanks!
Have pickled cabinets, black appliances and light mocha walls. Floors are ceramic tile with very little blue and taupe pattern that is quite neutral. Lots of white trim. Kitchen
has lots of natural light. Am I headed in the right direction with blue saphire?
I recommend to use porcelain tile as it's stronger and more durable than ceramic. A porcelain slate imitation called Daltile Desert Franciscan Coastal Azul would look very nice. I've attached a photo for your reference.
Hello, My counter tops are Granite Saphire blue, I have white cabinets, and white appliances. I also have picked a tile back splash with blue inserts accented with white tiles as well. My next decision is new flooring to replace the vinyl flooring I have now. I have pets, so I would need durable and waterproof. I like ceremic tiles, but I have known in the past of breakage. Do you have any suggestions?
I recommend a light tile to offset the darker sapphire granite but with accents / inserts that will accentuate the counters. Take a look at Thassos Marble with Blue Celeste inserts or perhaps a Mirabelle Collection blue, grey, brown glass tile in a brick pattern. I've attached photos for you. Hope this helps!
Going to make over my 25 year kitchen. I love the Granite Saphire blue. I am choosing White cabinets and I have white appliances. I would like suggestions for a back splash to compliment the granite countertops. I like the ceremic tile look, but just not sure what else is available
Great combination on the Sapphire Blue and Colonial Cherry cabinetry. I'd use a warm, tumbled natural stone tile for the backsplash such as Mocha Split-Faced travertine or 2" x 2" Noce travertine for that traditional look. For the floor tile, an option such as Oasis Gold travertine or a similar looking imitation is very appropriate. I've attached photos of my suggestions for your reference. Good luck!
Forget to add that I have stainless steel appliances, though my range has a black cooktop
I do not think the Sapphire Blue would be too busy, but what you should do is acquire a sample of the stone to put against your cabinet (along with your new choice of Impala Black) in the kitchen light & space to see how you enjoy the combinations. Also, look at the full slabs in-person before making any final decisions. The Impala Black is sleek and elegant, but it's darker than the Sapphire so you must keep that in mind. Good luck!
I Will also have medium cherry cabinets (called colonial cherry) and am considering sapphire blue. I like how rich the two look together. My kitchen
gets some natural light, but not a lot, so I would like to brighten up the room with the floor, backsplash and paint colors. Do you have suggestions for floor, backsplash and paint that would allow me to have a traditional warm look without looking dark and dreary. Also, I want to be classic and not trendy. Thanks in advance!! Your web site has been my most helpful resource in my decorating project.
I do not think the Sapphire Blue is too busy. It's a quite consistent, tight pattern and grain which helps the situation. This color would be an appropriate contrast to offset your medium brown cabinetry while picking up the shades in the natural slate floor. For the backsplash, I'd use a warm yet neutral tumbled natural tile such as Walnut Fontane 2" x 2" travertine or Jerusalem Gold 2" x 4" Beveled marble. I've attached photos for your reference. A soft and neutral wall color would be from the Benjamin Moore line called Linen White or Navajo White. Hope this helps!
After looking at more pics of the blue sapphire, I'm thinking it may be too busy. Perhaps the Impala Black would be a better choice, but I would love some suggestions. The multi-colored slate floor really seems to limit my choices.
My dining room and kitchen are all one room with the old fashioned multi colored slate floor (lt grey, dark gray, red, and a sort of greenish blue). My cabinets are stained with a medium brown (called Early American) as is all the woodwork. I really like the sapphire blue granite, but do you think it's too busy? I have stainless steel appliances, plenty of natural light.
What about a backsplash recommendation?
Also, I want a nice calm, neutral wall color... What do you suggest? Thanks so much!
I'm leaning toward Sapphire Blue as it's a happy medium. The granite pictured on this page would provide an excellent contrast but it's not too dark to start looking gloomy. Make sure to acquire a sample and bring it home to put it against your cabinets in the kitchen light and see how you enjoy the combination before making a final decision on your choice. Good luck!
I have sesame maple wood cabinets in the kitchen I'm not sure what granite color will work well with it -- tan brown, sapphire blue or ivory fantasy. By the way, the kitchen is small, about 10x12.
I apologize but unfortunately, I do not know the maker of this tile. It was an example I found in Google search. You can take this picture with you to your local tile shop and they will be able to tell you if they carry it or something similar. Derek mentioned before that you can actually e-mail this photo to many local tile shops and they can inform you if they have it in stock. Hope this helps!
It’s my pleasure! If you make any decisions, I would love to see some photos especially of the finished project!
I remember when you came into our Danbury facility with a sample of wall paper containing the same colors as your valance and you immediately noticed the Sapphire Blue sample on my desk. Remember, each time you went into the yard you kept coming back with the same stone? If you keep coming back to the same granite out of hundreds of choices, it makes your decision so much easier! Personally, I feel the Sapphire Blue would look absolutely stunning with your setup. The colors worked so well with the granite I feel it’s the perfect choice for your space. The colors tie in wonderfully you just can’t go wrong so my vote is still for the Sapphire Blue!
Let me know what you think!