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

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Gemstone under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Gemstone under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

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

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

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Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Gemstone Lemongrass Tangy Green Marsh Grass

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Gemstone Violets Are Blue King's Robe Twilight Mist

Analogous

Adjacent colors

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Warm spectrum

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