Anjou Pear vs Mountain Stream
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Anjou Pear belongs to the beige family and Mountain Stream to the blue family. Anjou Pear (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Mountain Stream (LRV 25), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Anjou Pear runs warm while Mountain Stream is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 55.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Mountain Stream Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Anjou Pear on one side and Mountain Stream 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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