ColorplanBenjamin Moore Apples and Pears (395) is a light green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 76. For trim, try Minced Onion (OC-128).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 75.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E0E89B |
| RGB | 224, 232, 155 |
| HSL | 66°, 63%, 76% |
About Apples and Pears
Apples and Pears (395) is a light, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 76, Apples and Pears reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Apples and Pears's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Fresh Cut Grass (2026-50), it's darker.
How Apples and Pears changes with the light
Apples and Pears has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Apples and Pears's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Apples and Pears will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Apples and Pears can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Apples and Pears will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Apples and Pears in real homes
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Apples and Pears equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.9
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 10.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.8
Also close: Gervase Yellow (ΔE 9.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.0
Also close: Back to Nature (ΔE 12.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Apples and Pears questions
What undertone does Apples and Pears have?
Apples and Pears has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Apples and Pears's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Apples and Pears a light or dark color?
Apples and Pears has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 75.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 76, Apples and Pears reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Apples and Pears in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 7.9); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (closest available, ΔE 7.8); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 12.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Apples and Pears?
Try Minced Onion (OC-128) on trim and Chantilly Lace (OC-65) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Apples and Pears's undertone.
Where does Apples and Pears work best?
Apples and Pears works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 76, Apples and Pears reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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