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Poppy Pods

#736157

RGB 115, 97, 87 · HSL 21°, 14%, 40% · CMYK 0, 16, 24, 55

Poppy Pods is #736157 in HEX — rgb(115, 97, 87), hsl(21°, 14%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 24%, 55%).

Poppy Pods pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 14%, 40%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#736157

RGB115, 97, 87

HSL21°, 14%, 40%

HSV21°, 24%, 45%

CMYK0, 16, 24, 55

Decimal7561559

CSS RGBrgb(115, 97, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 14%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Poppy Pods 1075-6

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Tea Bag DE6062

ΔE 1.2 · #726259

Vista Paint

Mohawk Valley K-1169

ΔE 1.5 · #705F57

Dulux

Rich Mocha S07B7

ΔE 1.6 · #76635B

Valspar

Sumatra Blend 2008-9A

ΔE 1.9 · #746356

Hallman-Lindsay

Tyson Taupe historic-tyson-taupe

ΔE 1.9 · #736458

Kilz

Chocolate Torte LM190

ΔE 1.9 · #715F58

Sherwin-Williams

Homestead Brown SW7515

ΔE 2.1 · #6E5F53

Benjamin Moore

Middlebury HC-68

ΔE 3.4 · #6A5A4E

Behr

Chalet QE-23

ΔE 3.4 · #7B695D

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 3.9 · #726454

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 4.7 · #6A5D4D

IKEA

IKEA172 172

ΔE 4.9 · #6C645D

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 6.7 · #675544

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 8 · #66665A

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 8.6 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#736157

#586A74

Analogous

#74585C

#736157

#747058

Triadic

#736157

#587462

#625874

Split-Complementary

#736157

#587470

#585C74

Tetradic

#736157

#5C7458

#586A74

#705874

Monochromatic

#1D1816

#493D37

#736157

#9C877C

#BDAFA8

Rectangle

#736157

#6A7458

#586A74

#625874

Compound

#736157

#747058

#586A74

#585C74

Variations

Lighter

#967F73

#AEA098

#CFC8C4

Darker

#5E4E46

#41362F

#261F1B

Saturation

#6A6562

#746258

#A0552C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.87:1

vs Black

3.58:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#736157

#6A6757

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#736157

#646458

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#736157

#736062

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Poppy Pods reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#96755C

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#736157

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#837A81

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#415D6C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #736157;

CSS — background

background-color: #736157;

CSS Variable

--color-poppy-pods: #736157;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'poppy-pods': '#736157' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#736157] text-[#736157]

SCSS

$poppy-pods: #736157;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #736157?

#736157 is Poppy Pods, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #736157 warm or cool?

Poppy Pods reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Poppy Pods?

Poppy Pods works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Poppy Pods?

Poppy Pods pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Poppy Pods?

You can download Poppy Pods on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Poppy Pods?

The hex code is #736157. In RGB it's 115, 97, 87, and in HSL it's 21°, 14%, 40%.

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