Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Topaz Gemstone |
| SKU | 312-5DB |
| Hex | #BF835A |
| RGB | 191, 131, 90 |
| HSL | 24°, 44%, 55% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
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.
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 →