Anjou Pear vs Hay
Where Anjou Pear belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Hay is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Anjou Pear belongs to the beige-yellow family and Hay to the beige family. Hay (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than Anjou Pear (LRV 45), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Anjou Pear runs yellow while Hay is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.5 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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Anjou Pear vs Hay Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Anjou Pear on one side and Hay 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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