Ref. #B48E7B · BIC-16
Brandied Pears
31%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brandied Pears Technical Profile
What color is Brandied Pears? It's a medium warm brown with the hex code #B48E7B. Colors similar to Brandied Pears include Kilz Dusty Bronze, Vista Paint Pailion Tan, Hirshfield's Pavilion Tan. Brandied Pears has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 31 gives Brandied Pears depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Brandied Pears pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Brandied Pears
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Brandied Pears from other brands?
The closest matches are Dusty Bronze by Kilz (#B5907F), Pailion Tan by Vista Paint (#B08E7E), Pavilion Tan by Hirshfield's (#B29080). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Brandied Pears?
Brandied Pears has an LRV of 30.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.