Mountain Pear 4005-9A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E0E9ED, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Illusion from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E0E9ED · 4005-9A
Mountain Pear
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mountain Pear Technical Profile
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Mountain Pear in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mountain Pear in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparMountain Pear
Nearly identical
PPGSweet Illusion
Sweet Illusion
PPG
Nearly identical
Script White
Behr
Nearly identical
Polar Ice
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
June Breeze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Morning Hush
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lil' Snowflake
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lily White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wind Blown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silent Ripple
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mountain Pear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mountain Pear
#E0E9ED
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858CAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mountain Pear
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mountain 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Mountain Pear.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mountain Pear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mountain Pear have?
Mountain Pear by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mountain Pear in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mountain Pear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mountain Pear are Sweet Illusion by PPG (a near-identical match), Script White by Behr (a near-identical match), Polar Ice by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mountain 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 Mountain Pear?
Mountain Pear has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.2, 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 Mountain Pear's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.