Key To The City MQ2-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B9987C, LRV 34 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Canoe from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B9987C · MQ2-3
Key To The City
34%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Key To The City Technical Profile
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Key To The City in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Key To The City in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrKey To The City
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCanoe
Canoe
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Earthy Tan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tiramisu
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Maison De Campagne
PPG
Nearly identical
Sturdy Bronze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Coffee Cake
Kilz
Nearly identical
Colorado Trail
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tailored Tan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Oakbluff
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Key To The City
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Key To The City
#B9987C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Key To The City
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Key To The City Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Key To The City.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Key To The City — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Key To The City have?
Key To The City by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Key To The City in your own space before committing.
What colors match Key To The City from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Key To The City are Canoe by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Earthy Tan by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tiramisu by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.2, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Key To The City's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.