Ripe Pear DE5515 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E1E36E, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #E1E36E · DE5515
Ripe Pear
72%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Ripe Pear Technical Profile
HEX Code#E1E36E
RGB225, 227, 110
Estimated LRV72.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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Colors That Work With Ripe Pear
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ripe Pear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ripe Pear are Limelight by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Ripe Pear's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.