Behr Poppy Seed PPU15-20
| Code: | PPU15-20 |
| Name: | Poppy Seed |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Poppy Seed?
Elevate your space with Behr Poppy Seed (PPU15-20), a luxurious and sophisticated hue that exudes timeless elegance. This deep and rich color creates a sense of intimacy and warmth, making it ideal for cozy bedrooms, elegant living rooms, or stylish home offices. Bring a touch of drama and depth to your interiors with Poppy Seed, infusing your space with a sense of refined charm and allure. Whether used as an accent wall or throughout the room, this classic color effortlessly adds a touch of glamour and sophistication to any space. Welcome sophistication and style into your home with Behr Poppy Seed (PPU15-20), a color that transcends trends and captivates the senses.
Poppy Seed for living room
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space

Behr PPU15-20 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Poppy Seed for exterior (3 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.



Behr Poppy Seed reviews (6 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.






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What are Behr Poppy Seed undertones?
Poppy Seed has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#4A4E54
RGB code:
74, 78, 84
Is Behr Poppy Seed PPU15-20 cool or warm?
With a hue of 216°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
PPU15-20 Poppy Seed HSL code: 216, 6%, 31%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Poppy Seed
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Poppy Seed:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
PPU15-20
Poppy Seed
Darker shades
PPU15-20
Poppy Seed
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Poppy Seed with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 36, such as Behr Oak Creek and Chicago Fog.
LRV of Poppy Seed
Poppy Seed has an LRV of 7.84% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 7.84%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #4a4e54 | |
| RGB Decimal | 74, 78, 84 | |
| RGB Percent | 29.02%, 30.59%, 32.94% | |
| HSV | Hue: 216° Saturation: 11.9% Value: 32.94% | |
| HSL | hsl(216, 6, 31) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 11.9 Magenta: 7.14 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 67.06 | |
| YIQ | Y: 77.488 I: -4.312 Q: 1.021 | |
| XYZ | X: 7.148 Y: 7.545 Z: 9.465 | |
| CIE Lab | L:33.016 a:-0.224 b:-4.086 | |
| CIE Luv | L:33.016 u:-2.391 v:-5.038 | |
| Decimal | 4869716 | |
| Hunter Lab | 27.467, -1.615, -1.203 |
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