Color Palettes

Sherwin-Williams Bosc Pear (SW 6390)

Bosc Pear is an earthy golden ochre with a hint of brown, like ripe pear skin. It looks warm and glowing in daylight and rich at night. It was part of Sherwin-Williams' 2025 Color Capsule of the Year and suits accent walls and cabinetry.

Bosc Pear · SW 6390

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Deep golden ochre with a warm brown undertone.

LRV 32: Bosc Pear is a fairly deep color that absorbs a good share of the light.

Where to use it: Accent wall, kitchen, dining room.

Trim: Bosc Pear pairs well with Pure White SW 7005 for trim, doors and ceilings.

Coordinating colors

Sherwin-Williams colors that work with Bosc Pear on walls, trim and accents.

White Snow SW 9541#F5F4EESunbleached SW 9585#E5E0D7Grounded SW 6089#785B47Clove SW 9605#453E39

Similar colors from other brands

The closest matches to Bosc Pear from Benjamin Moore and Behr, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.

Beehive M270-5Behr · #E1B781 · ΔE 14.8, loosely similarCanyon Dusk S210-4Behr · #C39C83 · ΔE 19.4, loosely similarLenox Tan HC-44Benjamin Moore · #C2AE8E · ΔE 22.5, loosely similarKingsport Gray HC-86Benjamin Moore · #948674 · ΔE 28.3, loosely similar

Bosc Pear lighter and darker tones

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Color palettes with Bosc Pear

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Monochromatic palette · Bosc Pear
Analogous palette · Bosc Pear
Complementary palette · Bosc Pear
Triadic palette · Bosc Pear
With neutrals palette · Bosc Pear
With an accent palette · Bosc Pear

Colors similar to Bosc Pear

CamelFawnCopperCafé au laitLight brownSandy brownTanSandBronzeVegas gold

More Sherwin-Williams yellows

Peace Yellow SW 2857Butter Up SW 6681Quilt Gold SW 6696Chartreuse SW 0073

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Sherwin-Williams Bosc Pear?

The digital hex value for Sherwin-Williams Bosc Pear (SW 6390) is #C09056, which is rgb(192, 144, 86). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.

What is the LRV of Bosc Pear?

Sherwin-Williams Bosc Pear has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 32. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Bosc Pear is a fairly deep color that absorbs a good share of the light.

Is Bosc Pear warm or cool?

Bosc Pear has a deep golden ochre with a warm brown undertone undertone. By its digital value it sits on the warm side, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Bosc Pear?

The closest Benjamin Moore color to Sherwin-Williams Bosc Pear is Lenox Tan (HC-44, #C2AE8E), which is loosely similar by digital value (ΔE 22.5). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Behr equivalent of Bosc Pear?

The closest Behr color to Sherwin-Williams Bosc Pear is Beehive (M270-5, #E1B781), which is loosely similar by digital value (ΔE 14.8). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.