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Behr Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) Paint Color


Color Name: Poppy Seed (PPU15-20)
Hex Color Code: #4A4E54
RGB Color Code: RGB(74, 78, 84)
CMYK Values*: 11.9%, 7.1%, 0.0%, 67.1%
Color Family (Hue): Black





About Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) color - its meaning and example


What color is Poppy Seed (PPU15-20)?

Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) color belongs to the Black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) is #4A4E54, and the RGB color code is RGB(74, 78, 84).

In the RGB color model, Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) has a red value of 74, a green value of 78, and a blue value of 84. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.9% cyan, 7.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 67.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 216° (degrees), 6.3 % saturation, and 31.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) has a hue of 216° (degrees), 11.9 % saturation and 32.9 % brightness/value.


Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) is cool or warm?

The color Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Poppy Seed (PPU15-20)?

Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) has an LRV of nearly 8. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Poppy Seed (PPU15-20)

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 8 puts Behr Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(74, 78, 84)
Red
74 (29.0%)
Green
78 (30.6%)
Blue
84 (32.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
11.90%
Magenta
7.14%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
67.06%

HSL

HSL(216deg, 6.3 %, 31.0 %)

Hue
216°
Saturation
6.33 %.
Lightness
30.98 %.

RYB

RYB(124, 138, 155)
Red
124 (48.6%)
Yellow
138 (53.9%)
Blue
155 (60.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
216°
Saturation
11.90 %.
Brightness / Value
32.94 %.

HWB

H: 216°

W: 29.02 %

B: 67.06 %

XYZ

X : 7.15

Y : 7.54

Z : 9.47

YXY

Y1 : 7.54

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 70.98%

M : 69.41%

Y : 67.06%


LRV

~ 7.5 %

Munsell Color System

0.2PB 3.1/0.7

CIE-Lab

L : 33.02

A : -0.22

B : -4.09

CIE-Lch

L : 33.02

C : 4.1

H : 266.92

CIE-Luv

L : 33.02

U : -2.39

V : -5.05

Hunter-Lab

L : 27.47

A : -1.61

B : -1.21






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#555555
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ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
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ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) to RAL Classic


#4F5358
RAL 7015 - Slate Gray
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#45494E
RAL 7024 - Graphite Gray
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#52595D
RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#4F5250
RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) to British Standard 4800


#4D4E51
BS 02-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#3D4D5A
BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)


Pantone PMS


Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) to Pantone PMS


#4E5458
PANTONE 10392 C
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#53565A
PANTONE Cool Gray 11 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#41474B
PANTONE 10393 C
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#54585A
PANTONE 425 C
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar


Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) to Valspar


#484B50
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ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#46484A
Muskeg Grey (4005-2C)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#4D565F
Dark and Stormy Night (M358)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#424D58
Rogue Blue (5009-2)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) to PPG Paints


#474C50
Witchcraft (PPG1037-7)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#434B4F
Black Forest (PPG1012-7)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#48545D
Soothing Sapphire (PPG10-09)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#445056
High Salute (PPG1039-7)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) to Dunn-Edwards


#474A4E
Black Bay (DEA 188)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#45494D
Salem Black (DE 6343)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#444D56
Deepest Sea (DE 5825)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#515153
Celluloid (DET 619)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) to Benjamin Moore


#4C4F52
French Beret (1610)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
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Gravel Gray (2127-30)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#4B4D4F
Cheating Heart (1617)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#52565A
Deep Space (2125-20)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) to Sherwin Williams


#44484D
Cyberspace (SW 7076)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#4F4D51
Perle Noir (SW 9154)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#3E4B54
Sea Serpent (SW 7615)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#515763
Mineral Gray (SW 2740)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Behr


Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Poppy Seed (PPU15-20) to Behr


#535558
Orion Gray (N510-6)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
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Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#4E5152
Satin Black (PPU26-01)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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