Brandied Pears 1086-2 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EAE2D1, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Courtyard Tan from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EAE2D1 · 1086-2
Brandied Pears
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brandied Pears Technical Profile
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Brandied Pears in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brandied Pears in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBrandied Pears
Nearly identical
ValsparCourtyard Tan
Courtyard Tan
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cake Batter
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Canyon Cliffs
Behr
Nearly identical
Bleached Meadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sedona
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Muscat Blanc
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Slipper Satin
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Washed Cotton
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Natural Wax
Kilz
Nearly identical
Panda White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Air .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brandied Pears
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brandied Pears
#EAE2D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brandied Pears
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brandied Pears 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Brandied Pears.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brandied Pears — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brandied Pears have?
Brandied Pears by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brandied Pears in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brandied Pears from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brandied Pears are Courtyard Tan by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cake Batter by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), French Macaroon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brandied Pears'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 Brandied Pears?
Brandied Pears has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brandied Pears's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.