Barely Pear vs Charcoal Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Barely Pear reads as beige-yellow, while Charcoal Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Barely Pear (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Charcoal Blue (LRV 6), a difference of 77 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Barely Pear runs warm while Charcoal Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 66.2, 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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Barely Pear vs Charcoal Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barely Pear on one side and Charcoal Blue 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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