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Key Keeper

#A48A62

RGB 164, 138, 98 · HSL 36°, 27%, 51% · CMYK 0, 16, 40, 36

Key Keeper is #A48A62 in HEX — rgb(164, 138, 98), hsl(36°, 27%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 40%, 36%).

Key Keeper pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 27%, 51%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#A48A62

RGB164, 138, 98

HSL36°, 27%, 51%

HSV36°, 40%, 64%

CMYK0, 16, 40, 36

Decimal10783330

CSS RGBrgb(164, 138, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 27%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Key Keeper 290

Exact match

Vista Paint

Canyon Gold C-1348

ΔE 1.2 · #A68D65

PPG

Timber Beam 1096-6

ΔE 2.1 · #A0855C

Dunn-Edwards

Rocky Ridge DE6145

ΔE 2.1 · #A88B66

Dulux

Shank S15D6

ΔE 2.4 · #A1895D

Benjamin Moore

Green 236

ΔE 2.7 · #A38E67

Behr

River Road N270-5

ΔE 3.4 · #A88D5F

Valspar

Grecian Olive 3008-7A

ΔE 3.7 · #A38759

Sherwin-Williams

Artifact SW6138

ΔE 4.3 · #9A815E

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 6.3 · #978A65

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 6.8 · #9E7D5E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.1 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.5 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 9.1 · #998F5B

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 10.1 · #8F8B66

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 12.8 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A48A62

#607BA4

Analogous

#A46760

#A48A62

#9DA460

Triadic

#A48A62

#60A489

#8960A4

Split-Complementary

#A48A62

#609DA4

#6760A4

Tetradic

#A48A62

#60A467

#607BA4

#A4609D

Monochromatic

#443827

#756143

#A48A62

#C0AD91

#DCD1C1

Rectangle

#A48A62

#7BA460

#607BA4

#8960A4

Compound

#A48A62

#9DA460

#607BA4

#6760A4

Variations

Lighter

#B6A080

#C5B7A3

#DCD5CB

Darker

#866E4B

#5D4C32

#372C1D

Saturation

#8C8478

#A48960

#D19233

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.29:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.39:1

Deuteranopia

#A48A62

#9A9162

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A48A62

#8F8F68

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A48A62

#A5858A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Key Keeper reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#BA9465

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#A48A62

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#A89989

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#53698A

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #A48A62;

CSS — background

background-color: #A48A62;

CSS Variable

--color-key-keeper: #A48A62;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'key-keeper': '#A48A62' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A48A62] text-[#A48A62]

SCSS

$key-keeper: #A48A62;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A48A62?

#A48A62 is Key Keeper, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A48A62 warm or cool?

Key Keeper reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Key Keeper?

Key Keeper works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Key Keeper?

Key Keeper pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Key Keeper?

You can download Key Keeper on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Key Keeper?

The hex code is #A48A62. In RGB it's 164, 138, 98, and in HSL it's 36°, 27%, 51%.

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