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Behr Poppy Seed

PPU15-20 · #4A4E54 · LRV 7.5

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Baby Seal Black is a 97% match

Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) is a deep cool gray from Behr with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 7.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Baby Seal Black (97% match).

Compare Poppy Seed with other brands

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LRV

7.5 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPU15-20

HEX

#4A4E54

RGB

74, 78, 84

HSL

216°, 6%, 31%

Family

Grays

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Poppy Seed FAQ

What undertone does Poppy Seed have?

Poppy Seed is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Poppy Seed?

Poppy Seed has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Poppy Seed in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Baby Seal Black (2119-30), 97%; Valspar: Hematite (4006-2C), 97%; Glidden: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), 97%; PPG: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Black Bay (DEA188), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (SW 7076), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Railings (No. 31), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Poppy Seed?

The HEX code of Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) is #4A4E54, RGB 74, 78, 84. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.