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Bosc Pear

Often used for its versatile qualities, Bosc Pear remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 6 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#C09056

LRV

31.83

Light Reflectance Value
31.83
medium
Temperaturewarm
SaturationMidtone
Collection

Bosc Pear's Color Strip

Bosc Pear is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Butternut and Gallant Gold. The strip spans from Napery at the lightest end to Gallant Gold at the deepest. Color strip 139 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Bosc Pear in Real Rooms

Bosc Pear has a medium LRV of 31.83 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen, kitchen cabinets, front door, bedroom and misc.

Color Strip 139

1 Kitchen Photo

Bosc Pear in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.

Sherwin Williams Bosc Pear Kitchen

Sherwin Williams Bosc Pear Kitchen

@krispybakin

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

Bosc Pear on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.

Bosc Pear Kitchen Cabinets

Bosc Pear Kitchen Cabinets

@krispybakin

1 Front Door Photo

Choosing Bosc Pear for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.

Bosc Pear Front Door

Bosc Pear Front Door

@jkontis

1 Bedroom Photo

To use Bosc Pear in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.

Sw 6390 Kids' Room

Sw 6390 Kids' Room

@mc_weston

2 Misc Photos

Observe the use of Bosc Pear on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.

Painted Dresser

Painted Dresser

@reifrestores

Bosc Pear Painted Furniture

Bosc Pear Painted Furniture

@reifrestores

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#C09056
RGB192, 144, 86
HSL33° 46% 55%
CMYK0 25 55 25
CIE LabL: 63.2 a: 11.4 b: 37.6
XYZX: 33.39 Y: 31.83 Z: 13.19
Strip139 pos. C6
6 Real World Photos of Bosc Pear 6390 by Sherwin-Williams