Brandied Pears BIC-16 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B48E7B, LRV 31 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusty Bronze from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B48E7B · BIC-16
Brandied Pears
31%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brandied Pears Technical Profile
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Brandied Pears in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brandied Pears in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBrandied Pears
Nearly identical
KilzDusty Bronze
Dusty Bronze
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pavilion Tan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pavilion Tan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Roman Shade
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Davenport
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Redend Point
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Caramelized
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Western Ridge
Valspar
Very similar
Caramel Sugar
PPG
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brandied Pears
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brandied Pears
#B48E7B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brandied Pears
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brandied Pears 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 Brandied Pears.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brandied Pears — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brandied Pears have?
Brandied Pears by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brandied Pears in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brandied Pears from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brandied Pears are Dusty Bronze by Kilz (a near-identical match), Pavilion Tan by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pavilion Tan by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brandied Pears'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 Brandied Pears?
Brandied Pears has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brandied Pears's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.