Poppy Prose
Often used for its versatile qualities, Poppy Prose remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#AE6660
LRV
20.00
Poppy Prose's Color Strip
Poppy Prose is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Lord Baltimore and Wild Rose. The strip spans from Pinkathon at the lightest end to Lover's Kiss at the deepest. Strip 30 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Poppy Prose in Real Rooms
Poppy Prose has a medium LRV of 20 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
Using Poppy Prose on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
The walls here show Poppy Prose in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Poppy Prose in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
A bedroom painted in Poppy Prose — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Poppy Prose in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Poppy Prose in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
See Poppy Prose in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
Poppy Prose shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
A foyer painted in Poppy Prose sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Poppy Prose's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Poppy Prose manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.
This kitchen scene shows how Poppy Prose holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
The beauty of Poppy Prose in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
See how Poppy Prose holds up in a real living room setting.
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