Himalayan Poppy HDC-CT-15A is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BEC6D8, estimated 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.
Behr · #BEC6D8 · HDC-CT-15A
Himalayan Poppy
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Himalayan Poppy Technical Profile
HEX Code#BEC6D8
RGB190, 198, 216
Estimated LRV56.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Himalayan Poppy
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Himalayan Poppy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Himalayan Poppy are Silver Falls by Kilz (a close digital match), Blue Opal by PPG (a close digital match), Whimsy Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Himalayan Poppy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.