Key to the City MQ2-03 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BB9B7C, estimated LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Maison De Campagne from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #BB9B7C · MQ2-03
Key to the City
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Key to the City Technical Profile
HEX Code#BB9B7C
RGB187, 155, 124
Estimated LRV35.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Key to the City
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Key to the City
#BB9B7C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Key to the City
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Key to the City Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Key to the City — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Key to the City have?
Key to the City by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Key to the City from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Key to the City are Maison De Campagne by PPG (a close digital match), Tailored Tan by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Saddle Tan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Key to the City's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Key to the City?
Key to the City has a estimated lightness value of 35.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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