Apples and Pears 395 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E1E99C, LRV 73 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Limefrost from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1E99C · 395
Apples and Pears
73%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Apples and Pears Technical Profile
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Apples and Pears in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Apples and Pears in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreApples and Pears
Nearly identical
PPGLimefrost
Limefrost
PPG
Nearly identical
Fresh Sprout
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dried Palm
Behr
Nearly identical
Wedge of Lime
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sassy Lime
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fresh Pear
Valspar
Very similar
Genteel Grape
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sprout .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Vacation Island
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gleeful
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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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.
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Apples and Pears in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apples and Pears from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apples and Pears are Limefrost by PPG (a near-identical match), Spring Leaf by PPG (a near-identical match), Fresh Sprout by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Apples and Pears'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 Apples and Pears?
Apples and Pears has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.0, 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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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.