Anjou Pear AF-425 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C8B77A, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #C8B77A · AF-425
Anjou Pear
45%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Anjou Pear Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8B77A
RGB200, 183, 122
Estimated LRV45.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Anjou Pear
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Anjou Pear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Anjou Pear are Golden Valley by PPG (a close digital match), Perennial Gold by Behr (a close digital match), Cool Avocado by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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