Apples and Pears 395 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E1E99C, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #E1E99C · 395
Apples and Pears
73%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Apples and Pears Technical Profile
HEX Code#E1E99C
RGB225, 233, 156
Estimated LRV73.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#DDE698
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#DFE7A0
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#E0E8A3
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#E1ECA5
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#E0E39A
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Colors That Work With Apples and Pears
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Apples and Pears from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apples and Pears are Limefrost by PPG (a close digital match), Spring Leaf by PPG (a close digital match), Fresh Sprout by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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