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Bible Black

A purple-based black

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Best Dupes for Bible Black

Bible Black is a purple-based black that reads theatrical on walls, cabinets, and front doors. It adds drama without the flatness of pure black.

Dupes for Bible Black

Brand Colour Rating Shop
Benjamin Moore Blackberry Punch 3 ⭐
Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm 1 ⭐
Dulux Trade Blackberry Bush / Dark Aubergine 1 ⭐
Dulux Trade Wild Blackberry 1 ⭐
PPG / Johnstone's Blackberry / Bramble Patch 2 ⭐
PPG / Johnstone's Blackberry / Bramble Patch 2 ⭐
PPG / Johnstone's Black Flame 1 ⭐
Behr Black Sapphire 2 ⭐
Behr Artistic License 2 ⭐
Behr Manhattan Blue 1 ⭐
Behr Renaissance 1 ⭐
Behr Indigo Ink 1 ⭐
Valspar Emperor 2 ⭐
Valspar Downing Street 2 ⭐
Valspar Purple Fury 2 ⭐
Valspar Black Currant 2 ⭐
Valspar Black Currant 2 ⭐
Valspar Veiled Vinyl 2 ⭐
Valspar Coal Tipple 2 ⭐
Valspar Skyline 2 ⭐
Valspar Virtuoso 2 ⭐
Valspar When Worlds Collide 2 ⭐
Valspar Soft Panther 2 ⭐
Valspar Soft Panther 2 ⭐

Bible Black is a theatrical near-black

With a subtle plum undertone, Bible Black adds drama to kitchens, staircases, and exterior doors without the harshness of true black. It behaves like velvet on walls and cabinetry, especially under low lighting.

Pair it with Brinjal or Pelt for layered jewel tones, and keep ceilings fresh with Strong White.

Testing dupes & finishes

Dark shades reveal surface flaws, so sand and prime thoroughly. Sample your dupe to ensure the colour reads purple-black rather than flat charcoal. Satin or gloss makes doors and cabinetry gleam; estate emulsion keeps walls velvety.

Layer lighting—picture lights, sconces, candles—to bring out the depth and prevent the colour from swallowing detail.

Where Bible Black excels

Use it on statement bookcases, media walls, stair balusters, or a dramatic front door. It also looks incredible on kitchen islands paired with marble and unlacquered brass hardware.

Bible Black vs Similar Shades

Compared Colour Relationship When to choose it instead Link
Brinjal Plum twin Use for adjacent rooms needing colour. View colour
Pelt Aubergine partner Great for panelled spaces. View colour
Railings Blue-black Ideal for trims. View colour
Down Pipe Graphite Pick for walls when you want a greyer read. View colour
Strong White Crisp pairing Keep ceilings bright to balance the depth. View colour

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