James White vs Barely Pear
Where James White belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Barely Pear is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, James White belongs to the beige-white family and Barely Pear to the beige-yellow family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (81 vs 83), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 1.1, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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James White vs Barely Pear Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see James White on one side and Barely 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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