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Benjamin Moore Sweet Pear 389

Sweet Pear

Benjamin Moore

389

About Sweet Pear by Benjamin Moore

Sweet Pear 389 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 69% and hue near 53° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 68.8%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #e3da9b

RGB: 227, 218, 155

Hue53°

Saturation56%

Lightness75%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Sweet Pear from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Sweet Pear looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Sweet Pear 389 a warm or cool color?
Sweet Pear by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Sweet Pear?
Sweet Pear sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 53°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Sweet Pear?
Brightness is about 69%. Saturation is around 56%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 75%. Hue is close to 53°. The hex value is #e3da9b. The RGB value is 227, 218, 155.
Is Sweet Pear better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Sweet Pear has brightness around 69%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Sweet Pear?
You can match Sweet Pear with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Sweet Pear work best in a home?
Sweet Pear works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Sweet Pear compare to a pure white paint?
Sweet Pear is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Sweet Pear in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Sweet Pear in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Sweet Pear. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Sweet Pear. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.