Cool Avocado vs Polar Bear paint color comparison

Cool Avocado vs Polar Bear

Cool Avocado and Polar Bear come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Cool Avocado belongs to the beige-yellow family and Polar Bear to the beige family. The 28-point LRV gap — 74 for Polar Bear vs 46 for Cool Avocado — means Polar Bear 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 24.5 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

Cool Avocado
Sherwin-Williams · 9029
LRV45.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9029
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Polar Bear
Sherwin-Williams · 7564
LRV74.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7564
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Cool Avocado vs Polar Bear Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cool Avocado on one side and Polar Bear 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.