Key Keeper 0290 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A2885E, 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.
Ref. #A2885E · 0290
Key Keeper
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Key Keeper Technical Profile
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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 →
Vista PaintKey Keeper
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sKey Keeper
Key Keeper
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Timber Beam
PPG
Nearly identical
Grecian Olive
Valspar
Nearly identical
Turning Leaves
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sugar Shack
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mystic Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
River Road
Behr
Nearly identical
Tangled Twine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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
#A2885E
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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint 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 Vista Paint 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 Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Timber Beam by PPG (a near-identical match), Gold Tangiers by Hirshfield's (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 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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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 Key Keeper's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.