Anjou Pear MQ4-41 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CBC79E, LRV 58 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Floating Lily Pad from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBC79E · MQ4-41
Anjou Pear
58%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Anjou Pear Technical Profile
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Anjou Pear in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Anjou Pear in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAnjou Pear
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsFloating Lily Pad
Floating Lily Pad
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shagreen
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Brambled Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gold Mountain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dried Parsley
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Parlour Sage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Marrett Apple
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cucumber
Kilz
Very similar
Canary Grass
PPG
Very similar
Leaf .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Anjou Pear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Anjou Pear
#CBC79E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Anjou Pear
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Anjou Pear Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Anjou Pear.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Anjou Pear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Anjou Pear have?
Anjou Pear by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Anjou Pear in your own space before committing.
What colors match Anjou Pear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Anjou Pear are Floating Lily Pad by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Shagreen by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Brambled Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Anjou Pear's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Anjou Pear?
Anjou Pear has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Anjou Pear's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.