Barely Pear vs Soulful Blue
Barely Pear and Soulful Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Barely Pear belongs to the beige-yellow family and Soulful Blue to the blue-grey family. The 62-point LRV gap — 83 for Barely Pear vs 20 for Soulful Blue — means Barely Pear will open up a space more effectively. Where Barely Pear leans warm, Soulful Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 45.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 vs Soulful Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barely Pear on one side and Soulful 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.
More Barely Pear comparisons
See how Barely Pear stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
