Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Pear Cactus |
| SKU | PPG1130-5 |
| Hex | #91AF89 |
| RGB | 145, 175, 137 |
| HSL | 107°, 19%, 61% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About PPG / Glidden Pear Cactus
Pear Cactus sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Pear Cactus is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The 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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Pear Cactus within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #91AF89 in HSL space. Pair Pear Cactus with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
PPG / Glidden Pear Cactus Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pear Cactus 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1130-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pear Cactus
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pear Cactus is Nurture Green (SW 6451) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nurture Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pear Cactus
At Behr, the closest color to Pear Cactus is Potting Moss (BXC-82) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Potting Moss swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pear Cactus
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Pear Cactus. The nearest is Grenada Green (432) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grenada Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pear Cactus
At Valspar, the closest color to Pear Cactus is Dried Basil (V062-3) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dried Basil swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pear Cactus
The closest Glidden equivalent of Pear Cactus is Pear Cactus (PPG1130-5). At ΔE 0.28 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Glidden is your counter, order Pear Cactus and you'll get the same color. See the full Pear Cactus swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pear Cactus
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Pear Cactus. The nearest is Glamorized Green (328-4DB) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Glamorized Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pear Cactus
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pear Cactus is Nurture Green (HGSW 2275) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nurture Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pear Cactus
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Foliage (DE5612), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Pear Cactus without repainting risk. See the full Foliage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pear Cactus
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Pear Cactus is Folly Green (NO. 76) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Folly Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pear Cactus
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pear Cactus is Hidden Glade (0744) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hidden Glade swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pear Cactus
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Pear Cactus is Hidden Glade (0744) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hidden Glade swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pear Cactus
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Pear Cactus. The nearest is Wasabi (C2-666) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wasabi swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pear Cactus
At Clare, the closest color to Pear Cactus is Matcha Latte (PNT100-DP-50) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Matcha Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pear Cactus
At Kompozit, the closest color to Pear Cactus is Hidden Glade (0744) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hidden Glade swatch →