Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Golden Poppy |
| SKU | BIC-15 |
| Hex | #D38852 |
| RGB | 211, 136, 82 |
| HSL | 25°, 59%, 57% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Golden Poppy
Golden Poppy sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Golden Poppy is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Golden Poppy within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #D38852 in HSL space. Pair Golden Poppy with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Golden Poppy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Golden Poppy from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr BIC-15 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Poppy
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Golden Poppy is Serape (SW 6656) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serape swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Golden Poppy
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Golden Poppy is Cornucopia Tan (119). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Cornucopia Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Cornucopia Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Golden Poppy
Valspar's nearest match is Autumn Meadow (M232), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.1 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Poppy without repainting risk. See the full Autumn Meadow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Golden Poppy
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Golden Poppy is Georgian Leather (PPG1200-5) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Georgian Leather swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Golden Poppy
At Glidden, the closest color to Golden Poppy is Georgian Leather (PPG1200-5) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Georgian Leather swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Golden Poppy
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Golden Poppy. The nearest is Guava Juice (309-5DB) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Guava Juice swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Poppy
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Golden Poppy is Elegant Orange (HGSW 2113) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elegant Orange swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Golden Poppy
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Caramel Bar (DE5250), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Poppy without repainting risk. See the full Caramel Bar swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Golden Poppy
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Golden Poppy is Mexican Spirit (0984) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mexican Spirit swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Golden Poppy
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Golden Poppy is Sunny Horizon (1018) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunny Horizon swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Golden Poppy
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Golden Poppy is Kasbah (C2-573) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kasbah swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Golden Poppy
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Golden Poppy is Barcelona Orange (BARCELONA ORANGE) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barcelona Orange swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Golden Poppy
Rust-Oleum's nearest match is Terracotta (398640), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Poppy without repainting risk. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Golden Poppy
At Kompozit, the closest color to Golden Poppy is Sunny Horizon (1018) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunny Horizon swatch →