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Ref. #4A4E55 · PPU15-20

Poppy Seed

8%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Poppy Seed PPU15-20 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4A4E55, LRV 8 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baby Seal Black from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Poppy Seed Technical Profile

HEX Code#4A4E55
RGB74, 78, 85
LRV7.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Poppy Seed in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Poppy Seed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrPoppy Seed
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBaby Seal Black

Baby Seal Black

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Graphite Grey

RAL

Nearly identical

Gotham Gray

Valspar

Nearly identical

Black Pearl

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Witchcraft

PPG

Very similar

Sea Mariner

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Anchored Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Vermont Slate

Vista Paint

Very similar

Railings

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Prussian Blue

Kilz

Very similar

Midnight Magic

Hirshfield's

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Poppy Seed

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Poppy Seed

#4A4E55

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#5A547E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Poppy Seed

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Black Evergreen

Complement

Dragon's Breath

Poppy Seed Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sophisticated Lilac

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hacienda Tile

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Townhouse Tan

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Poppy Seed.

Seared Gray

Behr · T15-2

#495157

Cracked Pepper

Behr · PPU18-1

#4F5152

Extravagance

Behr · MQ5-01

#4E4850

Stiletto

Behr · T11-2

#424752

Mata Hari

Behr · PPU17-1

#544859

Hostaleaf

Behr · MQ6-09

#475A56

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Softened Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6177

#BBBCA7

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

Shade‐Grown

Sherwin-Williams · 6188

#4E5147

Mohawk Valley

Vista Paint · 8750

#705F57

Poppy Seed — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Poppy Seed have?
Poppy Seed by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Poppy Seed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Poppy Seed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poppy Seed are Baby Seal Black by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Graphite Grey by RAL (a near-identical match), Mysterious by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Poppy Seed'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 Poppy Seed?
Poppy Seed has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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