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Benjamin Moore

Gemstone

265

Gemstone is a complex neutral with yellow, green, and brown undertones that shift depending on lighting conditions. With an LRV of 44.1, this mid-tone shade provides moderate light reflectance, suitable for living rooms or dining areas where warmth and depth are desired. The olive-gold character makes it appropriate for traditional or transitional spaces.

It pairs well with Benjamin Moore White Sand for lighter contrast, Monroe Bisque for a softer companion, Newburg Green as a deeper accent, and Hale Navy for a complementary dark tone.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

265

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Gemstone in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Gemstone under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Gemstone under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

43°

Orange Family

Lightness

63%

Medium

Saturation

45%

Moderate

LRV

44.1
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#CAB275
RGB Decimal
202, 178, 117
RGB Percent
79.2%, 69.8%, 45.9%
HSL
43.1, 44.5%, 62.5%
HSV
43.1, 42.1%, 79.2%
CMYK
0.0%, 11.9%, 42.1%, 20.8%
YIQ
178.2, 33.9, -14.0
XYZ
43.49, 45.68, 23.35
CIE Lab
73.34, 0.20, 34.31
CIE Luv
73.34, 19.01, 44.21
Hunter Lab
67.59, 0.19, 25.10
Decimal
13283957

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

GemstoneLemongrassTangy GreenMarsh Grass

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

GemstoneAncestral GoldMorocco SandWings of an Angel

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

GemstoneViolets Are BlueKing's RobeTwilight Mist

Analogous

Adjacent colors

GemstoneFern GlowCoral IslandKillala Green

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

GemstoneCoral IslandCinco de MayoWild Pink

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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