Barely Pear vs Lemongrass paint color comparison

Barely Pear vs Lemongrass

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 83 vs 51, Barely Pear will read as the brighter of the two — a 32-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 20.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Barely Pear
Sherwin-Williams · 9666
LRV82.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9666
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Lemongrass
Sherwin-Williams · 7732
LRV50.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7732
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Barely Pear vs Lemongrass Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barely Pear on one side and Lemongrass on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.