Poppy Flower 2904 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #87141F and LRV 6. Its closest cross-brand match is Caliente from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #87141F · 2904
Poppy Flower
6%LRV Value
Poppy Flower Technical Profile
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Poppy Flower in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Poppy Flower in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsPoppy Flower
Very similar
Benjamin MooreCaliente
Caliente
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Antique Red
Behr
Very similar
Purple Red
RAL
Very similar
International Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Raging Bull
Kilz
Visible difference
Create .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Romantic Night
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Wild Rose
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Cut Ruby
Valspar
Visible difference
Red Delicious
PPG
Visible difference
Royal Red Flush
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Poppy Flower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Poppy Flower
#87141F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#955E39
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Poppy Flower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Poppy Flower 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Poppy Flower.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Poppy Flower — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Poppy Flower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poppy Flower are Caliente by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Antique Red by Behr (a very close match), New Brick by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Poppy Flower'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 Flower?
Poppy Flower has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.8, 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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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Poppy Flower depends on the room. Here's how to choose.