Anjou Pear AF-425 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C8B77A, LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Valley from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8B77A · AF-425
Anjou Pear
45%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Anjou Pear Technical Profile
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Anjou Pear in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Anjou Pear in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAnjou Pear
Nearly identical
PPGGolden Valley
Golden Valley
PPG
Nearly identical
Perennial Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Cool Avocado
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Beige
RAL
Very similar
Further Afield
Valspar
Very similar
Praying Mantis
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Olive Hint
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Star Fire
Vista Paint
Very similar
Tangy Flavor
Kilz
Very similar
Goldie Oldie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leaf .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Anjou Pear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Anjou Pear
#C8B77A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4B280
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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore 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 Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Anjou Pear in your own space before committing.
What colors match Anjou Pear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Anjou Pear are Golden Valley by PPG (a near-identical match), Perennial Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Cool Avocado by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Anjou 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 Anjou Pear?
Anjou Pear has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.2, 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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Why Anjou Pear's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.