Ref. #E1E99C · 395
Apples and Pears
73%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Apples and Pears Technical Profile
What color is Apples and Pears? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #E1E99C. Colors similar to Apples and Pears include Vista Paint Fresh Sprout, Behr Dried Palm, Behr Green Charm. Apples and Pears has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 73, Apples and Pears reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Apples and Pears reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Apples and Pears
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Apples and Pears
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apples and Pears
#E1E99C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#91C072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apples and Pears
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apples and 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Apples and Pears.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Apples and Pears — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apples and Pears have?
Apples and Pears by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Apples and Pears from other brands?
The closest matches are Fresh Sprout by Vista Paint (#DFE7A0), Dried Palm by Behr (#E0E8A3), Green Charm by Behr (#E7E99C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Apples and Pears?
Apples and Pears has an LRV of 73.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Apples and Pears's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.