Ripe Pear DE5515 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E1E36E, LRV 72 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Limelight from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1E36E · DE5515
Ripe Pear
72%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Ripe Pear Technical Profile
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Ripe Pear in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ripe 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-EdwardsRipe Pear
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreLimelight
Limelight
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Liming
Kilz
Very similar
Citrus Tickle
Valspar
Very similar
Fresh Lemonade
PPG
Very similar
Lime Ricky
Vista Paint
Very similar
Spring Grass
Behr
Very similar
Perfectly Pear
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Petal .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Lemon Peel
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Primavera
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ripe Pear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ripe Pear
#E1E36E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#98C270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ripe Pear
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ripe 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ripe Pear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ripe Pear have?
Ripe 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 Ripe Pear in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ripe Pear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ripe Pear are Limelight by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Liming by Kilz (a very close match), Citrus Tickle by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Ripe 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 Ripe Pear?
Ripe Pear has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.1, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ripe Pear's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.