Barely Pear 9666 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EDEBDB, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pontoon White from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDEBDB · 9666
Barely Pear
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Barely Pear Technical Profile
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Barely Pear in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Barely 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-WilliamsBarely Pear
Nearly identical
ValsparPontoon White
Pontoon White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sweet Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Deep in Thought
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Angelic Starlet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Morning Daylight
PPG
Nearly identical
Mourning Dove
Behr
Nearly identical
Imagine .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Sweet Spring
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
James White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Delicate Ballerina
Kilz
Nearly identical
Little Star
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Barely Pear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barely Pear
#EDEBDB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barely Pear
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barely 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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Barely Pear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barely Pear have?
Barely Pear by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Barely Pear in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barely Pear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barely Pear are Pontoon White by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sweet Spring by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Deep in Thought by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Barely 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 Barely Pear?
Barely Pear has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.5, 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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Why Barely Pear's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.