Barely Pear vs Stony Creek

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Barely Pear reads as beige-yellow, while Stony Creek reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Barely Pear (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Stony Creek (LRV 9), a difference of 74 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Barely Pear runs warm while Stony Creek is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 57.5, 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.