Ref. #CBC79E · MQ4-41
Anjou Pear
58%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Anjou Pear Technical Profile
What color is Anjou Pear? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #CBC79E. Colors similar to Anjou Pear include Dunn-Edwards Floating Lily Pad, Sherwin-Williams Shagreen, Vista Paint Gold Mountain. Anjou Pear has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 58, Anjou Pear sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Anjou Pear reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Anjou Pear
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Anjou Pear from other brands?
The closest matches are Floating Lily Pad by Dunn-Edwards (#CCC7A1), Shagreen by Sherwin-Williams (#CBC99D), Gold Mountain by Vista Paint (#CFC89F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Anjou Pear?
Anjou Pear has an LRV of 58.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.