Key Keeper 0290 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #A48A62, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Key Keeper from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A48A62 · 0290
Key Keeper
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Key Keeper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Key Keeper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sKey Keeper
Nearly identical
Vista PaintKey Keeper
Key Keeper
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sugar Shack
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Turning Leaves
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tangled Twine
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Timber Beam
PPG
Nearly identical
Mystic Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
River Road
Behr
Nearly identical
Grecian Olive
Valspar
Nearly identical
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Key Keeper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Key Keeper
#A48A62
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Key Keeper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Key Keeper 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Key Keeper.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Key Keeper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Key Keeper have?
Key Keeper by Hirshfield's 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 Key Keeper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Key Keeper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Key Keeper are Key Keeper by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Canyon Gold by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Gold Taffeta by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Key Keeper'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 Keeper?
Key Keeper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Key Keeper's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.