Poppy Petal 2001-1C is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F6A08C, LRV 47 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peach Mimosa from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6A08C · 2001-1C
Poppy Petal
47%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Poppy Petal Technical Profile
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Poppy Petal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Poppy Petal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPoppy Petal
Nearly identical
BehrPeach Mimosa
Peach Mimosa
Behr
Nearly identical
Cabana Pink
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rosy Coral
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Coral Serenade
PPG
Nearly identical
Stone Fruit
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rose Essence
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Paradise Peach
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pouring Copper
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Coral Ridge
Kilz
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Poppy Petal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Poppy Petal
#F6A08C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CDAD65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Poppy Petal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Poppy Petal 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Poppy Petal.
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 Petal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Poppy Petal have?
Poppy Petal by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Poppy Petal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Poppy Petal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poppy Petal are Peach Mimosa by Behr (a near-identical match), Cabana Pink by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Rosy Coral by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Poppy Petal'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 Petal?
Poppy Petal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural 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 Petal's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.