Bay Water vs French Pear
Where Bay Water belongs to Behr's range, French Pear is a Cloverdale Paint color. Bay Water reads as grey, while French Pear reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Bay Water (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than French Pear (LRV 36), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Bay Water vs French Pear Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bay Water on one side and French Pear on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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