Gemstone vs Gibson Gold paint color comparison

Gemstone vs Gibson Gold

GemstoneBenjamin MoorevsGibson GoldBenjamin MooreΔE 12.4 — Distinct difference

Gemstone and Gibson Gold come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Gemstone belongs to the beige family and Gibson Gold to the beige-yellow family. The 7-point LRV gap — 44 for Gemstone vs 37 for Gibson Gold — means Gemstone will open up a space more effectively. Where Gemstone leans red, Gibson Gold reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 12.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Gemstone
Benjamin Moore · 265
LRV44.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number265
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Gibson Gold
Benjamin Moore · 378
LRV37.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number378
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Gemstone vs Gibson Gold Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gemstone on one side and Gibson Gold on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.