I think Pearl is too shiny for normal rooms, but everyone has their own preferences in terms of sheen. I prefer eggshell.

I used the pearl finish in my kitchen (based on my painter's recommendation and that of the BM store owner). I was hesitant because I thought it might be too shiny, but I wanted something more durable than a matte finish. I LOVE it. It is not particularly shiny, and it is washable. I used the same color in our sunroom which is open to the kitchen but used the regal matte finish. You really cannot tell a huge difference (I almost wish I'd used the pearl in there, too!) That being said, I used a color called Hazy Skies which is fairly neutral taupe and it is not particularly dark. I don't know if a darker color would have more sheen to it. I also have full light in both these rooms (a wall of floor to ceiling windows), and you'd think all that sun would cause any sheen to jump out at you, but it doesn't. Good luck.