Pear 400A-3 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EDF985, LRV 87 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Neon Lights from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDF985 · 400A-3
Pear
87%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pear Technical Profile
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Pear in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pear in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPear
Very similar
Vista PaintNeon Lights
Neon Lights
Vista Paint
Very similar
Limelight
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Leaf Bud
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fresh Lemonade
PPG
Visible difference
Garden Fresh
Valspar
Visible difference
Sassy Lime
Kilz
Visible difference
Yellow Tail
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Lime Flower
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Sulfur Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Sprout .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pear
#EDF985
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8ED062
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pear
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 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.
Pear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pear have?
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 Pear in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pear are Neon Lights by Vista Paint (a very close match), Lime Ricky by Vista Paint (a very close match), Limelight by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting 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 Pear?
Pear has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Pear's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.