Perfect Pear DE5519 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E9E8BB, LRV 79 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lime Kiss from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9E8BB · DE5519
Perfect Pear
79%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Perfect Pear Technical Profile
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Perfect Pear in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Perfect Pear in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPerfect Pear
Nearly identical
ValsparLime Kiss
Lime Kiss
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rainforest Dew
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Celery Sticks
PPG
Nearly identical
Mint Ice Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Willow Herb
Behr
Nearly identical
Springtime
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Provincial Garden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spring Onion
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bermuda Son
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Thrive .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Perfect Pear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Perfect Pear
#E9E8BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9AB87A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Perfect Pear
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Perfect 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
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Perfect Pear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Perfect Pear have?
Perfect Pear by Dunn-Edwards 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 Perfect Pear in your own space before committing.
What colors match Perfect Pear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Perfect Pear are Lime Kiss by Valspar (a near-identical match), Rainforest Dew by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Green Earth by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Perfect 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 Perfect Pear?
Perfect Pear has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.6, 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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Why Perfect Pear's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.