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Benjamin Moore Anjou PearAF-425 · #C7B679 · LRV 47

Anjou Pear reads as a warm yellow tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore AF-425 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE ANJOU PEAR
RGB 199, 182, 121LRV 47

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameAnjou Pear
SKUAF-425
Hex#C7B679
RGB199, 182, 121
HSL47°, 41%, 63%
LRV47
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyYellow
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About Benjamin Moore Anjou Pear

Anjou Pear sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Anjou Pear is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.

Closest matches by brand

16 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.39
All yellow at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9029 · #C4B47D · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 46
SW 6401 · #D2BA83 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 51
SW 6408 · #CBB584 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 48

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.1
All yellow at Behr →
S310-4 · #C8B478 · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 46
HDC-SP16-02 · #C7BB73 · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 49
T13-19 · #C4BC84 · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 49
S320-4 · #BDB783 · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 46

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.38
All yellow at Valspar →
P021 · #C2B279 · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 44.6
P096 · #C8BC8A · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 50.2
6005-5C · #C3BD83 · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 49.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.04
All yellow at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1108-5 · #D1B871 · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 49
PPG1109-5 · #C8B065 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 44
PPG1105-5 · #CEB98A · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 50

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.91
All yellow at Glidden →
50YY 47/337 · #CBB97B · ΔE 0.91 · LRV 47
50YY 43/284 · #C1B27D · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 43
70YY 46/332 · #BEB97A · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 46
30YY 46/304 · #D1B57F · ΔE 4.29 · LRV 46

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.59
All yellow at Dutch Boy →
223-4DB · #C3B873 · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 47
221-4DB · #CCB57F · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 47
120-5DB · #D0B76D · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 48
322-3DB · #C9B88A · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 49
HGSW 2225 · #C4B47D · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 46
HGSW 9029 · #C4B47D · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 46
HGSW 2216 · #CBB584 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 48
HGSW 6408 · #CBB584 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 48

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.87
All yellow at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5500 · #C9BD88 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 47
DET657 · #C6B788 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 47
DE6186 · #C6B183 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 42

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.01
All yellow at Magnolia Home →
JG-44 · #C4B78B · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 47
JG-45 · #D4B670 · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 49

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.8
All yellow at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 251 · #C7BF89 · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 51

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.86
All yellow at Diamond Vogel →
0387 · #BCB07B · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 43
0884 · #CCB079 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 45
0394 · #C0B78D · ΔE 4.93 · LRV 47
0877 · #D0B179 · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 46

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.63
All yellow at Hirshfield's →
0394 · #BDB388 · ΔE 4.63 · LRV 45

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.49
All yellow at Rodda →
R050 · #BBAC79 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 42

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.23
All yellow at C2 Paint →
C2-651 · #C9B47E · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 47
C2-652 · #C1B773 · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 46
C2-650 · #CEB366 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 46

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.18
All yellow at Annie Sloan →
VERSAILLES · #C4B58A · ΔE 4.18 · LRV 47

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.63
All yellow at Kompozit →
0394 · #BDB388 · ΔE 4.63 · LRV 45

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Anjou Pear within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

256 · LRV 46
383 · LRV 44
265 · LRV 44
222 · LRV 47
2149-40 · LRV 47
257 · LRV 44

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C7B679 in HSL space. Pair Anjou Pear with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C7B679 + #798AC7
TRIADIC
#C7B679 · #79C7B6 · #B679C7
ANALOGOUS
#C78F79 · #C7B679 · #B1C779

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.02:1fail
Sample text on black
10.4:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Benjamin Moore Anjou Pear Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Anjou Pear from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore AF-425 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Anjou Pear

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Cool Avocado (SW 9029), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Anjou Pear without repainting risk. See the full Cool Avocado swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Anjou Pear

Behr's nearest match is Perennial Gold (S310-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Anjou Pear without repainting risk. See the full Perennial Gold swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Anjou Pear

Valspar's nearest match is Fresh Peas (P021), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44.6 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Anjou Pear without repainting risk. See the full Fresh Peas swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Anjou Pear

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Anjou Pear is Spicy Mustard (PPG1108-5) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spicy Mustard swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Anjou Pear

The closest Glidden equivalent of Anjou Pear is Golden Valley (50YY 47/337). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Glidden is your counter, order Golden Valley and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Valley swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Anjou Pear

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Anjou Pear is Shore Grass (221-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shore Grass swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Anjou Pear

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Avocado Fruit (HGSW 2225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Anjou Pear without repainting risk. See the full Avocado Fruit swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Anjou Pear

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Anjou Pear is Bakelite Yellow (DET657) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bakelite Yellow swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Anjou Pear

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Anjou Pear. The nearest is Bright Days (JG-45) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bright Days swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Anjou Pear

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Anjou Pear. The nearest is Gold Tweed (0884) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Tweed swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Anjou Pear

At Rodda, the closest color to Anjou Pear is Heathered Herb (R050) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Anjou Pear

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Anjou Pear is Sanguine (C2-651) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sanguine swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Anjou Pear

Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Anjou Pear. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →

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