Barely Pear 9666 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EDEBDB, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #EDEBDB · 9666
Barely Pear
83%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Barely Pear Technical Profile
HEX Code#EDEBDB
RGB237, 235, 219
Estimated LRV82.5
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Barely Pear
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Pontoon White
Valspar
#EDEBDB
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Sweet Spring
Vista Paint
#EDECDC
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Deep in Thought
Benjamin Moore
#EFEDDC
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Angelic Starlet
Dunn-Edwards
#EBE9D8
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Morning Daylight
PPG
#EDEBDD
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Mourning Dove
Behr
#F1EFDF
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Imagine .04
Colorhouse
#F0EDDB
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Sweet Spring
Hirshfield's
#EDEDDE
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James White
Farrow & Ball
#EDE9D8
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Delicate Ballerina
Kilz
#EFEADA
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Little Star
Dutch Boy
#F0EAD9
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Colors That Work With Barely Pear
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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
Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Barely Pear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barely Pear are Pontoon White by Valspar (a close digital match), Sweet Spring by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Deep in Thought by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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