Key Keeper 0290 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A2885E, estimated LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Key Keeper from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #A2885E · 0290
Key Keeper
26%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Key Keeper Technical Profile
HEX Code#A2885E
RGB162, 136, 94
Estimated LRV26.1
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
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Key Keeper
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Key Keeper
Hirshfield's
#A48A62
Close digital match
Timber Beam
PPG
#A0855C
Close digital match
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#A38759
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Turning Leaves
Dutch Boy
#A6885D
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Dunn-Edwards
#A4875F
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Mystic Gold
Benjamin Moore
#A8895C
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River Road
Behr
#A88D5F
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Tangled Twine
Sherwin-Williams
#A18A67
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#A9864E
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Colors That Work With Key Keeper
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Key Keeper
#A2885E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital 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
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Key Keeper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Key Keeper have?
Key Keeper by Vista Paint 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 Key Keeper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Key Keeper are Key Keeper by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Timber Beam by PPG (a close digital match), Gold Tangiers by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value of 26.1, 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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