Caliente vs Poppy paint color comparison

Caliente vs Poppy

CalienteBenjamin MoorevsPoppyBenjamin MooreΔE 16.8 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 15 vs 9, Poppy will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 16.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Caliente
Benjamin Moore · AF-290
LRV8.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-290
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Poppy
Benjamin Moore · 1315
LRV14.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1315
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Caliente vs Poppy Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Caliente on one side and Poppy on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.