Anjou Pear 6381 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DDAC6D, LRV 46 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Creamy Orange from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDAC6D · 6381
Anjou Pear
46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Anjou Pear Technical Profile
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Anjou Pear in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Anjou Pear in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsAnjou Pear
Nearly identical
ValsparCreamy Orange
Creamy Orange
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wood Thrush Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Flower Field
Behr
Nearly identical
Beyond Earth
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Eye of the Tiger
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Goby Desert
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Spaghetti Squash
Kilz
Very similar
Goby Desert
Vista Paint
Very similar
Paloma Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Anjou Pear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Anjou Pear
#DDAC6D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BABF73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Anjou Pear
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Anjou 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Anjou Pear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Anjou Pear have?
Anjou Pear by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Anjou Pear in your own space before committing.
What colors match Anjou Pear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Anjou Pear are Creamy Orange by Valspar (a near-identical match), Safari Sun by Valspar (a near-identical match), Wood Thrush Gold by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Anjou 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 Anjou Pear?
Anjou Pear has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Anjou Pear's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.