Himalayan Poppy HDC-CT-15A is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BEC6D8, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Falls from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BEC6D8 · HDC-CT-15A
Himalayan Poppy
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Himalayan Poppy Technical Profile
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Himalayan Poppy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Himalayan Poppy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrHimalayan Poppy
Nearly identical
KilzSilver Falls
Silver Falls
Kilz
Nearly identical
Blue Opal
PPG
Nearly identical
Whimsy Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hyacinth Tint
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Spring Flowers
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lilac Macchiato
Valspar
Very similar
Kecia
Vista Paint
Very similar
Prim Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wildflower Prairie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Himalayan Poppy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Himalayan Poppy
#BEC6D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Himalayan Poppy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Himalayan Poppy Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Himalayan Poppy.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Himalayan Poppy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Himalayan Poppy have?
Himalayan Poppy by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Himalayan Poppy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Himalayan Poppy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Himalayan Poppy are Silver Falls by Kilz (a near-identical match), Blue Opal by PPG (a near-identical match), Whimsy Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Himalayan Poppy's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Himalayan Poppy?
Himalayan Poppy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Himalayan Poppy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.