Ref. #F5F0D1 · DE5504
Summer Pear
86%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Summer Pear Technical Profile
What color is Summer Pear? It's a very light cool yellow with the hex code #F5F0D1. Colors similar to Summer Pear include Benjamin Moore Light As a Feather, PPG Oyster Cracker, Behr Clear Yellow. Summer Pear has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 86, Summer Pear reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Summer Pear reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Summer Pear
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Pear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Pear
#F5F0D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4C072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Pear
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer 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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Summer 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.
Summer Pear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Pear have?
Summer Pear by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Summer Pear from other brands?
The closest matches are Light As a Feather by Benjamin Moore (#F4EFD1), Oyster Cracker by PPG (#F4F0D2), Clear Yellow by Behr (#F6F2D3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Summer Pear?
Summer Pear has an LRV of 86.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Summer Pear's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.