REDS

Poppy

#C23C47

RGB 194, 60, 71 · HSL 355°, 53%, 50% · CMYK 0, 69, 63, 24

Poppy is #C23C47 in HEX — rgb(194, 60, 71), hsl(355°, 53%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 69%, 63%, 24%).

Poppy pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 53%, 50%. 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#C23C47

RGB194, 60, 71

HSL355°, 53%, 50%

HSV355°, 69%, 76%

CMYK0, 69, 63, 24

Decimal12729415

CSS RGBrgb(194, 60, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 53%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Watermelon 2087-20

ΔE 1.8 · #C63E47

Vista Paint

Rosie O'Dell K-1221

ΔE 1.9 · #C13D44

Behr

Tandoori M170-7

ΔE 2.3 · #BC3A46

Dunn-Edwards

Striking Red DEA103

ΔE 2.3 · #C03543

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 2.7 · #C53A4B

Hallman-Lindsay

Precious Peony 1102

ΔE 3.4 · #BD4048

Dulux

Red Shock S04H8

ΔE 4.6 · #BC383C

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 5 · #CF454A

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 6.5 · #B83236

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 7.2 · #AD2C34

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 8.4 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 11.2 · #B8352E

RAL

Orient Red 3031

ΔE 12.3 · #B32428

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 12.6 · #B64F48

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 13 · #9B2C2C

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 15.2 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#C23C47

#3CC3B8

Analogous

#C33C8B

#C23C47

#C3743C

Triadic

#C23C47

#47C33C

#3C47C3

Split-Complementary

#C23C47

#3CC374

#3C8BC3

Tetradic

#C23C47

#8BC33C

#3CC3B8

#743CC3

Monochromatic

#4E181C

#892A32

#C23C47

#D5767E

#E7B1B5

Rectangle

#C23C47

#C3B83C

#3CC3B8

#3C47C3

Compound

#C23C47

#C3743C

#3CC3B8

#3C8BC3

Variations

Lighter

#CF636C

#D59096

#E3C2C5

Darker

#9F2D37

#6F1D24

#421014

Saturation

#946B6F

#C33C47

#E11E2E

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

5.21:1

vs Black

4.03:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C23C47

#8A8041

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C23C47

#656546

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C23C47

#BF444E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

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

#D15A50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C23C47

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE5F75

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#3C9D95

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #C23C47;

CSS — background

background-color: #C23C47;

CSS Variable

--color-poppy: #C23C47;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'poppy': '#C23C47' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C23C47] text-[#C23C47]

SCSS

$poppy: #C23C47;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C23C47?

#C23C47 is Poppy, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C23C47 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Poppy?

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

What colors pair well with Poppy?

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 Poppy?

You can download 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 Poppy?

The hex code is #C23C47. In RGB it's 194, 60, 71, and in HSL it's 355°, 53%, 50%.

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