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Dutch Boy Topaz Gemstone312-5DB · #BF835A · LRV 28

Topaz Gemstone reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dutch Boy 312-5DB actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUTCH BOY TOPAZ GEMSTONE
RGB 191, 131, 90LRV 28

Color spec

BrandDutch Boy
NameTopaz Gemstone
SKU312-5DB
Hex#BF835A
RGB191, 131, 90
HSL24°, 44%, 55%
LRV28
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyBrown
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About Dutch Boy Topaz Gemstone

Topaz Gemstone sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Topaz Gemstone is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.

Closest matches by brand

15 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all brown from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.89
All brown at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6354 · #C38058 · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 28
SW 2817 · #C08650 · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 29
SW 7707 · #C67B57 · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 27

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.8
All brown at Behr →
260F-5 · #B98863 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 29
PPU4-03 · #C38551 · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 29
PPU4-3 · #C38551 · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 29

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.95
All brown at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-1095 · #BD8057 · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 27
1147 · #BE8759 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 29
1221 · #B98766 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 28
CC-360 · #B98766 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 28

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.63
All brown at Valspar →
2005-5B · #BE8158 · ΔE 0.63 · LRV 27.4
P083 · #BA8969 · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 29.4
M155 · #B98B61 · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 29.7
3003-7C · #B88654 · ΔE 4.49 · LRV 28.1

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.18
All brown at PPG / Glidden →
PPG16-04 · #B68665 · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 28
PPG1199-6 · #C27D59 · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 27
PPG1069-5 · #BC896B · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 30
PPG1201-6 · #CB8149 · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 29

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.57
All brown at Glidden →
80YR 29/371 · #C4875B · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 29
80YR 26/323 · #B8835C · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 26
PPG16-04 · #B78565 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 28
PPG1199-6 · #C37C59 · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 27
HGSW 2103 · #C38058 · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 28
HGSW 6354 · #C38058 · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 28

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.72
All brown at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5257 · #C28359 · ΔE 0.72 · LRV 27
DE5250 · #CC8654 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 31
DE5272 · #BF7C45 · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 25
DEC707 · #BC896E · ΔE 4.55 · LRV 28

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.17
All brown at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 46 · #BD8C5F · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 30
NO. G14 · #C0866C · ΔE 4.96 · LRV 29

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.42
All brown at Diamond Vogel →
1011 · #B77D58 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 26
1004 · #C28C66 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 31
0991 · #BF8349 · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 28

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.25
All brown at Hirshfield's →
1004 · #C1875F · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 29
0248 · #B4875E · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 28

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.18
All brown at C2 Paint →
C2-573 · #D2865A · ΔE 4.18 · LRV 31
BD33 · #B38869 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 28
C2-542 · #B78A6F · ΔE 4.96 · LRV 29

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.72
All brown at Portola Paints →
BANDELIER · #BC8C64 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 30
TIERRE · #B8846B · ΔE 4.97 · LRV 28

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.11
All brown at Rust-Oleum →
398640 · #CE834C · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 30

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.25
All brown at Kompozit →
1004 · #C1875F · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 29
0248 · #B4875E · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 28

Similar Dutch Boy colors

closest in the Dutch Boy deck

The nearest shades to Topaz Gemstone within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

308-5DB · LRV 29
310-6DB · LRV 27
314-5DB · LRV 30
214-6DB · LRV 27
310-5DB · LRV 31
208-5DB · LRV 26

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #BF835A in HSL space. Pair Topaz Gemstone with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#BF835A + #5A96BF
TRIADIC
#BF835A · #5ABF83 · #835ABF
ANALOGOUS
#BF5A64 · #BF835A · #BFB55A

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.18:1AA Large
Sample text on black
6.61:1AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dutch Boy Topaz Gemstone Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Topaz Gemstone from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dutch Boy 312-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Topaz Gemstone

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Armagnac (SW 6354), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Topaz Gemstone without repainting risk. See the full Armagnac swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Topaz Gemstone

At Behr, the closest color to Topaz Gemstone is Butter Rum (PPU4-03) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butter Rum swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Topaz Gemstone

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Topaz Gemstone is Fire Glow (CSP-1095). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Fire Glow and you'll get the same color. See the full Fire Glow swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Topaz Gemstone

The closest Valspar equivalent of Topaz Gemstone is Copper Hide (2005-5B). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.4 vs 28). If Valspar is your counter, order Copper Hide and you'll get the same color. See the full Copper Hide swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Topaz Gemstone

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Topaz Gemstone is Brown Clay (PPG1199-6) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brown Clay swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Topaz Gemstone

Glidden's nearest match is Autumn Blush (80YR 26/323), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Topaz Gemstone without repainting risk. See the full Autumn Blush swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Topaz Gemstone

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Armagnac (HGSW 2103), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Topaz Gemstone without repainting risk. See the full Armagnac swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Topaz Gemstone

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Topaz Gemstone is Fall Foliage (DE5257). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Fall Foliage and you'll get the same color. See the full Fall Foliage swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Topaz Gemstone

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Topaz Gemstone. The nearest is Folly Pink (NO. G14) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Folly Pink swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Topaz Gemstone

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Topaz Gemstone. The nearest is Beeswax Candle (0991) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beeswax Candle swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Topaz Gemstone

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Peace of Mind (1004), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Topaz Gemstone without repainting risk. See the full Peace of Mind swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Topaz Gemstone

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Topaz Gemstone. The nearest is Sweetfeed (BD33) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweetfeed swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Topaz Gemstone

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Topaz Gemstone. The nearest is Bandelier (BANDELIER) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bandelier swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Topaz Gemstone

Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Topaz Gemstone. The nearest is Terracotta (398640) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Terracotta swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Topaz Gemstone

Kompozit's nearest match is Peace of Mind (1004), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Topaz Gemstone without repainting risk. See the full Peace of Mind swatch →

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