Ref. #B9987C · MQ2-3
Key To The City
34%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Key To The City Technical Profile
What color is Key To The City? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #B9987C. Colors similar to Key To The City include Sherwin-Williams Canoe, Vista Paint Earthy Tan, Benjamin Moore Tiramisu. Key To The City has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 34 gives Key To The City depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Key To The City
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Key To The City from other brands?
The closest matches are Canoe by Sherwin-Williams (#B7987B), Earthy Tan by Vista Paint (#BE9B7E), Tiramisu by Benjamin Moore (#B5977B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Key To The City?
Key To The City has an LRV of 34.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.