ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sweet Pear (389) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 69. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow (SW 1666) and Farrow & Ball Dayroom Yellow (No.233). For trim, try Vapor (AF-35).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 68.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E3DA9B |
| RGB | 227, 218, 155 |
| HSL | 53°, 56%, 75% |
About Sweet Pear
Sweet Pear (389) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 69, Sweet Pear has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sweet Pear's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to City Scape Morning (368), it's darker and cooler.
How Sweet Pear changes with the light
Sweet Pear 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
Sweet Pear's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sweet Pear 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 Sweet Pear can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sweet Pear will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sweet Pear in real homes
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Sweet Pear 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
Close · ΔE 3.9
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.3
Also close: Gervase Yellow (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.8
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sweet Pear questions
What undertone does Sweet Pear have?
Sweet Pear has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sweet Pear's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sweet Pear a light or dark color?
Sweet Pear has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 68.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 69, Sweet Pear has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sweet Pear in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (close, ΔE 3.9); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (close, ΔE 3.3); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 7.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sweet Pear?
Try Vapor (AF-35) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sweet Pear's undertone.
Where does Sweet Pear work best?
Sweet Pear works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 69, Sweet Pear has visible color without darkening a room much.
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