Keystone QE-30 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B29172, LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Colorado Trail from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B29172 · QE-30
Keystone
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Keystone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Keystone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrKeystone
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsColorado Trail
Colorado Trail
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sandy Cove
PPG
Nearly identical
Country Life
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Café Miel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Craftsman Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Autumn Leaf
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Spiced Rum
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Caramelized
Kilz
Very similar
Oakbluff
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Keystone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Keystone
#B29172
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Keystone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Keystone 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 Keystone.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Keystone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Keystone have?
Keystone by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Keystone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Keystone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Keystone are Colorado Trail by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sandy Cove by PPG (a near-identical match), Country Life by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Keystone'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 Keystone?
Keystone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.9, 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 Keystone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.