REDS

Valiant Poppy

#BC3C2C

RGB 188, 60, 44 · HSL 7°, 62%, 45% · CMYK 0, 68, 77, 26

Valiant Poppy is #BC3C2C in HEX — rgb(188, 60, 44), hsl(7°, 62%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 68%, 77%, 26%).

Valiant Poppy pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 62%, 45%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#BC3C2C

RGB188, 60, 44

HSL7°, 62%, 45%

HSV7°, 77%, 74%

CMYK0, 68, 77, 26

Decimal12336172

CSS RGBrgb(188, 60, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 62%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tomato CSP-1145

ΔE 1.5 · #C0402E

Dulux

Blanket Orange S07F9

ΔE 2 · #B73B28

Behr

Deep Fire M180-7

ΔE 2.7 · #C13A2F

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 3 · #B53B26

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 3.9 · #B8352E

Vista Paint

China Rouge K-1216

ΔE 4.3 · #C44538

RAL

Flame Red 3000

ΔE 5.5 · #AF2B1E

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 5.5 · #C33A36

Hallman-Lindsay

Chuckles 1089

ΔE 6.3 · #BF413A

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 6.7 · #CE4E35

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 6.8 · #BD413A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 7.9 · #D24B42

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 8.4 · #C9543A

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 9 · #B83236

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 12.5 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 14.8 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BC3C2C

#2CA9BA

Analogous

#BA2C62

#BC3C2C

#BA832C

Triadic

#BC3C2C

#2CBA3C

#3C2CBA

Split-Complementary

#BC3C2C

#2CBA83

#2C62BA

Tetradic

#BC3C2C

#62BA2C

#2CA9BA

#832CBA

Monochromatic

#3E140F

#7C281D

#BC3C2C

#D8695A

#E7A198

Rectangle

#BC3C2C

#A9BA2C

#2CA9BA

#3C2CBA

Compound

#BC3C2C

#BA832C

#2CA9BA

#2C62BA

Variations

Lighter

#D45949

#D7897F

#E3BEB9

Darker

#982E20

#6A1E14

#3F110B

Saturation

#88625D

#BA3C2C

#D02B16

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.50:1

vs Black

3.82:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BC3C2C

#887B23

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC3C2C

#62622E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC3C2C

#BA404C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Valiant Poppy carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#CC5A3C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC3C2C

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA5F60

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#2E8995

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: #BC3C2C;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC3C2C;

CSS Variable

--color-valiant-poppy: #BC3C2C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'valiant-poppy': '#BC3C2C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC3C2C] text-[#BC3C2C]

SCSS

$valiant-poppy: #BC3C2C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC3C2C?

#BC3C2C is Valiant Poppy, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BC3C2C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Valiant Poppy?

Valiant Poppy works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Valiant Poppy?

Valiant Poppy pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Valiant Poppy?

You can download Valiant Poppy 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 Valiant Poppy?

The hex code is #BC3C2C. In RGB it's 188, 60, 44, and in HSL it's 7°, 62%, 45%.

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