Sweet Pear 389 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E4DB9C, LRV 66 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bamboo Mat from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E4DB9C · 389
Sweet Pear
66%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sweet Pear Technical Profile
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Sweet Pear in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet 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 MooreSweet Pear
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBamboo Mat
Bamboo Mat
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Subtle Sunshine
PPG
Nearly identical
Autumn Fern
Kilz
Nearly identical
Desert Hotsprings
Valspar
Nearly identical
Meadow Marsh
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spring Revival
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Flourish
Behr
Nearly identical
Fire Dance
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lively Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Aspire .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Pear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Pear
#E4DB9C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Pear
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet 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 Sweet 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.
Sweet Pear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Pear have?
Sweet Pear 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 Sweet Pear in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Pear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Pear are Bamboo Mat by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Subtle Sunshine by PPG (a near-identical match), Russet Green by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet 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 Sweet Pear?
Sweet Pear has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Pear's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.