Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Keystone |
| SKU | QE-30 |
| Hex | #B29172 |
| RGB | 178, 145, 114 |
| HSL | 29°, 29%, 57% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Keystone
Keystone sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Keystone is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Keystone within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B29172 in HSL space. Pair Keystone with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Keystone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Keystone from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr QE-30 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Keystone
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Craftsman Brown (SW 2835), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone without repainting risk. See the full Craftsman Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Keystone
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Keystone is Chadwick Brown (1160) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chadwick Brown swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Keystone
Valspar's nearest match is Changing Seasons (3001-9C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.1 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone without repainting risk. See the full Changing Seasons swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Keystone
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Keystone is Coffee Kiss (PPG1084-5) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee Kiss swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Keystone
Glidden's nearest match is Sandy Cove (00YY 30/200), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone without repainting risk. See the full Sandy Cove swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Keystone
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Keystone is Oakbluff (413-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oakbluff swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Keystone
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Keystone is Baguette (HGSW 2183) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baguette swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Keystone
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Keystone is Colorado Trail (DE6117). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Colorado Trail and you'll get the same color. See the full Colorado Trail swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Keystone
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Keystone. The nearest is Sand (NO. 45) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Keystone
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Spiced Rum (0240), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Rum swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Keystone
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Keystone is Tan Hide (0261) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tan Hide swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Keystone
Rodda's nearest match is Rye (CA101), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone without repainting risk. See the full Rye swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Keystone
C2 Paint's nearest match is Veneer (C2-857), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone without repainting risk. See the full Veneer swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Keystone
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Keystone. The nearest is Bandelier (BANDELIER) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bandelier swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Keystone
At Kompozit, the closest color to Keystone is Tan Hide (0261) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tan Hide swatch →