Pear 400A-3 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EDF985, estimated 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.
Behr · #EDF985 · 400A-3
Pear
87%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pear Technical Profile
HEX Code#EDF985
RGB237, 249, 133
Estimated LRV87.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Pear
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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
Digital 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
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Pear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pear have?
Pear by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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