Benjamin Moore

Poppy

1315

Poppy by Benjamin Moore is a medium-saturation red with warm undertones that keep it from reading as overly cool or berry-toned. Its LRV of 14.78 confirms it as a low-reflectance color that absorbs significant light, making it best suited for accent walls, dining rooms, or smaller feature areas rather than entire open spaces. The warmth in its base gives it a slightly orange-influenced lean under warm lighting conditions.

White Dove and Creamy White help offset its depth, Hale Navy provides a strong complementary contrast, and warmer neighbors like Golden Honey or Buttercup allow for a coordinated warm-toned arrangement across trim and furnishings.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1315

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Poppy in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Poppy under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Poppy under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

356°

Red Family

Lightness

48%

Medium

Saturation

53%

Saturated

LRV

14.8
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#BD3A42
RGB Decimal
189, 58, 66
RGB Percent
74.1%, 22.7%, 25.9%
HSL
356.3, 53.0%, 48.4%
HSV
356.3, 69.3%, 74.1%
CMYK
0.0%, 69.3%, 65.1%, 25.9%
YIQ
98.1, 75.5, 30.1
XYZ
23.48, 14.24, 6.66
CIE Lab
44.57, 52.65, 25.62
CIE Luv
44.57, 97.10, 17.49
Hunter Lab
37.73, 48.55, 15.06
Decimal
12401218

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum