Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Key Keeper |
| SKU | 0290 |
| Hex | #A48A62 |
| RGB | 164, 138, 98 |
| HSL | 36°, 27%, 51% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Hirshfield's Key Keeper
Key Keeper sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Key Keeper 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 at every US brand
20 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Key Keeper within Hirshfield's'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 #A48A62 in HSL space. Pair Key Keeper 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.
Hirshfield's Key Keeper Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Key Keeper 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 Hirshfield's 0290 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Key Keeper
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tangled Twine (SW 9538), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Key Keeper without repainting risk. See the full Tangled Twine swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Key Keeper
Behr's nearest match is River Road (N270-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Key Keeper without repainting risk. See the full River Road swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Key Keeper
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Key Keeper is Green Tea (236) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Tea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Key Keeper
At Valspar, the closest color to Key Keeper is Caraway Shield (6008-4B) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.6 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caraway Shield swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Key Keeper
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Key Keeper is Coffee With Cream (PPG1086-6) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee With Cream swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Key Keeper
At Glidden, the closest color to Key Keeper is Coffee With Cream (PPG1086-6) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee With Cream swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Key Keeper
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Turning Leaves (317-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Key Keeper without repainting risk. See the full Turning Leaves swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Key Keeper
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Key Keeper. The nearest is Arroyo Valley (HGSW 3203) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arroyo Valley swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Key Keeper
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sugar Shack (DEBN51), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Key Keeper without repainting risk. See the full Sugar Shack swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Key Keeper
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Key Keeper is Vintage Crown (JG-152) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Key Keeper
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Key Keeper. The nearest is Drab (NO. 41) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Key Keeper
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Gold Tangiers (0304), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Key Keeper without repainting risk. See the full Gold Tangiers swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Key Keeper
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Key Keeper — the nearest deck color, Madrona (CA102), is clearly different (ΔE 5.03). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0290 instead. See the full Madrona swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Key Keeper
C2 Paint's nearest match is Shade Moss (BD36), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Key Keeper without repainting risk. See the full Shade Moss swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Key Keeper
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Key Keeper — the nearest deck color, Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52), is clearly different (ΔE 11.12). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0290 instead. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Key Keeper
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Key Keeper — the nearest deck color, Bond Street (BOND STREET), is clearly different (ΔE 8.97). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0290 instead. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Key Keeper
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Key Keeper — the nearest deck color, Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY), is clearly different (ΔE 8.68). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0290 instead. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Key Keeper
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Key Keeper — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 8.51). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0290 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Key Keeper
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Key Keeper — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 11.98). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0290 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Key Keeper
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Key Keeper is Key Keeper (0290). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Kompozit is your counter, order Key Keeper and you'll get the same color. See the full Key Keeper swatch →