Barely Pear vs Threaded Loom paint color comparison

Barely Pear vs Threaded Loom

Barely Pear and Threaded Loom come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Barely Pear reads as beige-yellow, while Threaded Loom reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 28-point LRV gap — 83 for Barely Pear vs 54 for Threaded Loom — means Barely Pear will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 15.3 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
Sherwin-Williams · 9666
LRV82.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9666
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Threaded Loom
Sherwin-Williams · 9512
LRV54.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9512
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Barely Pear vs Threaded Loom Simulated Comparison

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