Barely Pear vs Spinach White
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Barely Pear reads as beige-yellow, while Spinach White reads as white-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Barely Pear (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Spinach White (LRV 79), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Barely Pear runs warm while Spinach White is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.8, 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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Barely Pear vs Spinach White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barely Pear on one side and Spinach White 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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