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Gemstone

Often used for its versatile qualities, Gemstone remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#CAB275

LRV

44.10

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Light Reflectance Value
44.10
Medium
TemperatureWarm
Tone
Bold Vibrant
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Gemstone
Swiss Coffee
Gemstone vs Swiss Coffee
Gemstone
Swiss Coffee
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Swiss Coffee
OC-45 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 44, Swiss Coffee is decisively the brighter choice.

Gemstone
Grecian Green
Gemstone vs Grecian Green
Gemstone
Grecian Green
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Green
507 · LRV 54

Grecian Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 44), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Gemstone
Grant Beige
Gemstone vs Grant Beige
Gemstone
Grant Beige
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Grant Beige
HC-83 · LRV 56

A 12-point LRV gap (56 vs 44) makes Grant Beige the marginally brighter of the two.

Gemstone
White Chocolate
Gemstone vs White Chocolate
Gemstone
White Chocolate
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
White Chocolate
OC-127 · LRV 87

White Chocolate reflects far more light (LRV 87 vs 44), opening up a space where Gemstone encloses it.

Similar Colors

Gemstone
Mustard Seed
Gemstone vs Mustard Seed
Gemstone
Mustard Seed
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Mustard Seed
222 · LRV 45

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 45 vs 44), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Anjou Pear
Gemstone
Anjou Pear vs Gemstone
Anjou Pear
Gemstone
Benjamin Moore
Anjou Pear
AF-425 · LRV 45
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44

With LRVs of 45 and 44, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Gemstone
Westwood Tan
Gemstone vs Westwood Tan
Gemstone
Westwood Tan
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Westwood Tan
256 · LRV 45

With LRVs of 45 and 44, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Gemstone
Honey Oak
Gemstone vs Honey Oak
Gemstone
Honey Oak
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Honey Oak
257 · LRV 43

With LRVs of 44 and 43, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Feather Gray
Gemstone
Feather Gray vs Gemstone
Feather Gray
Gemstone
Benjamin Moore
Feather Gray
2127-60 · LRV 58
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44

At LRV 58 vs 44, Feather Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Bachelor Blue
Gemstone
Bachelor Blue vs Gemstone
Bachelor Blue
Gemstone
Benjamin Moore
Bachelor Blue
1629 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44

Gemstone reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 24), opening up a space where Bachelor Blue encloses it.

Gemstone
Mineral Alloy
Gemstone vs Mineral Alloy
Gemstone
Mineral Alloy
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Mineral Alloy
1622 · LRV 28

Gemstone reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 28), opening up a space where Mineral Alloy encloses it.

Coastline
Gemstone
Coastline vs Gemstone
Coastline
Gemstone
Benjamin Moore
Coastline
AF-570 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44

A 10-point LRV gap (44 vs 34) makes Gemstone the marginally brighter of the two.

Comet
Gemstone
Comet vs Gemstone
Comet
Gemstone
Benjamin Moore
Comet
1628 · LRV 36
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44

Gemstone reads slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 36), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Andes Summit
Gemstone
Andes Summit vs Gemstone
Andes Summit
Gemstone
Benjamin Moore
Andes Summit
CSP-600 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44

At LRV 44 vs 14, Gemstone is decisively the brighter choice.

Evening Dove
Gemstone
Evening Dove vs Gemstone
Evening Dove
Gemstone
Benjamin Moore
Evening Dove
2128-30 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44

At LRV 44 vs 12, Gemstone is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Gemstone
Wilmington Tan
Gemstone vs Wilmington Tan
Gemstone
Wilmington Tan
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Wilmington Tan
HC-34 · LRV 45

With LRVs of 45 and 44, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Gemstone
Henderson Buff
Gemstone vs Henderson Buff
Gemstone
Henderson Buff
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Henderson Buff
HC-15 · LRV 49

A 5-point LRV gap (49 vs 44) makes Henderson Buff the marginally brighter of the two.

Anjou Pear
Gemstone
Anjou Pear vs Gemstone
Anjou Pear
Gemstone
Benjamin Moore
Anjou Pear
AF-425 · LRV 45
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44

With LRVs of 45 and 44, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Gemstone
Westwood Tan
Gemstone vs Westwood Tan
Gemstone
Westwood Tan
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Westwood Tan
256 · LRV 45

With LRVs of 45 and 44, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Gemstone
Straw Hat
Gemstone vs Straw Hat
Gemstone
Straw Hat
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Straw Hat
270 · LRV 57

At LRV 57 vs 44, Straw Hat is decisively the brighter choice.

Darker Colors

Citrine
Gemstone
Citrine vs Gemstone
Citrine
Gemstone
Benjamin Moore
Citrine
AF-370 · LRV 41
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44

A 4-point LRV gap (44 vs 41) makes Gemstone the marginally brighter of the two.

Gemstone
Savannah Green
Gemstone vs Savannah Green
Gemstone
Savannah Green
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Savannah Green
2150-30 · LRV 35

A 9-point LRV gap (44 vs 35) makes Gemstone the marginally brighter of the two.

Gemstone
Palace Ochre
Gemstone vs Palace Ochre
Gemstone
Palace Ochre
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Palace Ochre
CW-425 · LRV 34

A 10-point LRV gap (44 vs 34) makes Gemstone the marginally brighter of the two.

Gemstone
Golden Chalice
Gemstone vs Golden Chalice
Gemstone
Golden Chalice
Benjamin Moore
Gemstone
265 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Golden Chalice
2151-20 · LRV 27

Gemstone reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 27), opening up a space where Golden Chalice encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#CAB275
RGB202, 178, 117
HSL43° 45% 63%
CMYK0 12 42 21
CIE LabL: 73.3 a: 0.2 b: 34.3
XYZX: 0.43 Y: 0.46 Z: 0.23