Keystone QE-30 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B29172, estimated 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.
Behr · #B29172 · QE-30
Keystone
31%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Keystone Technical Profile
HEX Code#B29172
RGB178, 145, 114
Estimated LRV30.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Colorado Trail
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#B49375
Close digital match
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#AF9175
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Country Life
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#B39277
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Café Miel
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#B48E6F
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#AE9278
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#B7916C
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#AD8B6A
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#AF8D72
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Colors That Work With Keystone
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Keystone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Keystone are Colorado Trail by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Sandy Cove by PPG (a close digital match), Country Life by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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