Sunlit Topaz
90YR 31/605 · #DC8833 · LRV 31 — warm red-orange tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Rookwood Terra Cotta14
- 2Determined Orange22
- 3Sunlit Topaz31
- 4Canyon Dusk36
- 5Venetian Plaster42
What Color Is Sunlit Topaz, Really?
Sunlit Topaz reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Glidden 90YR 31/605 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Sunlit Topaz
Sunlit Topaz is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
How Lighting Changes Sunlit Topaz
Sunlit Topaz sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Most complaints about Sunlit Topaz are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Glidden 90YR 31/605 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | CurrySW 6671 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.7 | 34 | Color page → |
| Behr | Buried TreasurePMD-105 · Behr | 2.8 | 33 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Jack O'Lantern2156-30 · Benjamin Moore | 2.0 | 32 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Hazelnut Coffee3001-3A · Valspar | 2.1 | 32 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Curried Orange211-7DB · Dutch Boy | 3.7 | 34 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Pumpkin Spice LatteDEFD23 · Dunn-Edwards | 2.6 | 32 | Color page → |
Similar Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Sunlit Topaz within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #DC8833 in HSL space. Pair Sunlit Topaz with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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