Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Key's Retreat |
| SKU | 307-4DB |
| Hex | #DFA491 |
| RGB | 223, 164, 145 |
| HSL | 15°, 55%, 72% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Dutch Boy Key's Retreat
Key's Retreat sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Key's Retreat is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Key's Retreat within Dutch Boy'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 #DFA491 in HSL space. Pair Key's Retreat 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.
Dutch Boy Key's Retreat Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Key's Retreat 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 Dutch Boy 307-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Key's Retreat
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Salmon Mousse (046), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Key's Retreat without repainting risk. See the full Salmon Mousse swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Key's Retreat
Behr's nearest match is Apricotta (HDC-CT-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Key's Retreat without repainting risk. See the full Apricotta swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Key's Retreat
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Cedarville (DE5185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Key's Retreat without repainting risk. See the full Cedarville swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Key's Retreat
Kompozit's nearest match is Auburn Wave (0049), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Key's Retreat without repainting risk. See the full Auburn Wave swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Key's Retreat
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Key's Retreat is Rosettee (SW 7581) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosettee swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Key's Retreat
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Key's Retreat is Coral Blush (PPG1191-4) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coral Blush swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Key's Retreat
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Key's Retreat is Auburn Wave (0049) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Auburn Wave swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Key's Retreat
At Valspar, the closest color to Key's Retreat is Arizona Dust (2003-8A) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arizona Dust swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Key's Retreat
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Key's Retreat is Sorbet (C2-528) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sorbet swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Key's Retreat
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Key's Retreat is Blooth Pink (NO. 9806) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blooth Pink swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Key's Retreat
Clare has no exact twin of Key's Retreat. The nearest is Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Key's Retreat
Backdrop has no exact twin of Key's Retreat. The nearest is Rosita (BD-RO) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 38 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosita swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Key's Retreat
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Key's Retreat — the nearest deck color, Rosy Pink (JG-154), is clearly different (ΔE 8.4). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 307-4DB instead. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →