Bosc Pear 6390 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C09056, LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tamed Lyon from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C09056 · 6390
Bosc Pear
32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bosc Pear Technical Profile
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Bosc Pear in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bosc 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-WilliamsBosc Pear
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyTamed Lyon
Tamed Lyon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ghost Town
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Retriever
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Radiance
Behr
Nearly identical
Apple Crisp
Vista Paint
Very similar
Gingerbread
Valspar
Very similar
Golden Sunrise
Kilz
Very similar
Bugle Boy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Honey Haven
PPG
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bosc Pear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bosc Pear
#C09056
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2B57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bosc Pear
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bosc 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
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Bosc Pear.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bosc Pear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bosc Pear have?
Bosc Pear by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bosc Pear in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bosc Pear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bosc Pear are Tamed Lyon by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Ghost Town by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Golden Retriever by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bosc 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 Bosc Pear?
Bosc Pear has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.8, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bosc Pear's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.