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Behr Poppy Seed PPU15-20

Poppy Seed

Behr

PPU15-20

About Poppy Seed by Behr

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Brightness: 7.5%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #4a4e54

RGB: 74, 78, 84

Hue216°

Saturation6%

Lightness31%

Similar Colors by Behr

These are close matches to Poppy Seed from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Poppy Seed

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PPU15-20

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Poppy Seed looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Poppy Seed PPU15-20 a warm or cool color?
Poppy Seed by Behr is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Poppy Seed?
Poppy Seed sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 216°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Poppy Seed?
Brightness is about 8%. Saturation is around 6%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 31%. Hue is close to 216°. The hex value is #4a4e54. The RGB value is 74, 78, 84.
Is Poppy Seed better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Poppy Seed has brightness around 8%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Poppy Seed?
You can match Poppy Seed with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Poppy Seed work best in a home?
Poppy Seed works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Poppy Seed compare to a pure white paint?
Poppy Seed is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Behr

These lighter shades sit above Poppy Seed in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Poppy Seed

Behr

PPU15-20

Darker Shades by Behr

These colors drop a bit below Poppy Seed in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Poppy Seed

Behr

PPU15-20

Complementary Colors by Behr

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Poppy Seed. They add contrast without clashing.

Poppy Seed

Behr

PPU15-20

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Poppy Seed. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

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Benjamin Moore

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Mysterious

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