Pop of Poppy
M253 · #9D363A · LRV 10.1 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Redwood0
- 2Mahogany5
- 3Pop of Poppy10.1
- 4Cinnamon Slate19
- 5Rejuvenate30
What Color Is Pop of Poppy, Really?
Pop of Poppy reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Valspar M253 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Pop of Poppy
Pop of Poppy works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Pop of Poppy
With an LRV of 10.1, Pop of Poppy is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Pop of Poppy are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar M253 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | PoinsettiaSW 6594 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.5 | 10 | Color page → |
| Behr | Bijou RedUL110-16 · Behr | 1.6 | 11 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Cosmic Crisp2080-20 · Benjamin Moore | 3.0 | 12 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | BlazePPG13-16 · PPG / Glidden | 1.5 | 11 | Color page → |
| Glidden | BlazePPG13-16 · Glidden | 1.8 | 11 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Santa Rosa Red204-7DB · Dutch Boy | 3.0 | 10 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Pop of Poppy within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9D363A in HSL space. Pair Pop of Poppy with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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