Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Topaz Gemstone |
| SKU | 312-5DB |
| Hex | #BF835A |
| RGB | 191, 131, 90 |
| HSL | 24°, 44%, 55% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Brown |
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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all brown from that brand.
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Topaz Gemstone
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Topaz Gemstone. The nearest is Wet Sand (NO. 46) at ΔE 4.17 — 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 Wet Sand 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 →
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 →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Topaz Gemstone
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Topaz Gemstone — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 7.94). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 312-5DB instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Topaz Gemstone
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Topaz Gemstone — the nearest deck color, Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74), is clearly different (ΔE 8.96). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 312-5DB instead. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Topaz Gemstone
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Topaz Gemstone — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 13.82). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 312-5DB instead. See the full Anita swatch →