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.
Ref. #4A4E55 · PPU15-20
Poppy Seed
8%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Poppy Seed Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Poppy Seed 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 Poppy Seed.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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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 Poppy Seed's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.