Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Key Wester |
| SKU | V086-3 |
| Hex | #CFA682 |
| RGB | 207, 166, 130 |
| HSL | 28°, 45%, 66% |
| LRV | 42.3 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Key Wester
Key Wester sits in the mid-range at LRV 42.3, 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 Wester 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 by brand
15 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Key Wester within Valspar'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 #CFA682 in HSL space. Pair Key Wester 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.
Valspar Key Wester Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Key Wester 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 Valspar V086-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Key Wester
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Key Wester is Totally Tan (SW 6115). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.3). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Totally Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Totally Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Key Wester
The closest Behr equivalent of Key Wester is City Sunrise (MQ2-7). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42.3). If Behr is your counter, order City Sunrise and you'll get the same color. See the full City Sunrise swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Key Wester
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Key Wester is Milk and Honey (AF-210) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Milk and Honey swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Key Wester
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Covered Wagon (PPG16-18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Key Wester without repainting risk. See the full Covered Wagon swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Key Wester
Glidden's nearest match is Covered Wagon (PPG16-18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Key Wester without repainting risk. See the full Covered Wagon swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Key Wester
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Key Wester is Rustic Rye (314-4DB). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.3). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Rustic Rye and you'll get the same color. See the full Rustic Rye swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Key Wester
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Key Wester is Totally Tan (HGSW 2155). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.3). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Totally Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Totally Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Key Wester
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Key Wester. The nearest is DaVanzo Beige (DET664) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full DaVanzo Beige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Key Wester
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Fake Tan (NO. 9912), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Key Wester without repainting risk. See the full Fake Tan swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Key Wester
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Key Wester. The nearest is Beach Coast Buff (H122) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beach Coast Buff swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Key Wester
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Cowhide (0155), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Key Wester without repainting risk. See the full Cowhide swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Key Wester
At Rodda, the closest color to Key Wester is Loam (CA119) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Loam swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Key Wester
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Key Wester. The nearest is Gold Digger (C2-858) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Key Wester
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Key Wester. The nearest is Pixie (PIXIE) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pixie swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Key Wester
Kompozit's nearest match is Cowhide (0155), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Key Wester without repainting risk. See the full Cowhide swatch →