Gemstone vs Henderson Buff

GemstoneBenjamin MoorevsHenderson BuffBenjamin MooreΔE 5.7Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Gemstone reads as beige, while Henderson Buff reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 49 vs 44, Henderson Buff will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Gemstone's red character against Henderson Buff's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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
Hex#CAB275
LRV44.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number265
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Henderson Buff
Benjamin Moore · HC-15
Hex#CBBA84
LRV48.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-15
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Gemstone vs Henderson Buff Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gemstone on one side and Henderson Buff 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.

More Gemstone comparisons

See how Gemstone stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Gemstone
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Gemstone
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Gemstone
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Gemstone is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Gemstone
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Gemstone
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Gemstone reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Gemstone
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Gemstone
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Gemstone
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Gemstone reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Gemstone
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Gemstone
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Gemstone
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Gemstone is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Gemstone
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Gemstone reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Gemstone
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Gemstone is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Gemstone
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Gemstone reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Gemstone
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Gemstone is the lighter choice

Piazza
Gemstone
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Gemstone
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Gemstone
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Gemstone reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Gemstone
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Gemstone
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Gemstone is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Gemstone
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Gemstone
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Gemstone is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Gemstone
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Gemstone reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Gemstone
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Gemstone is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Gemstone
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Gemstone
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Gemstone reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Gemstone
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Gemstone
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Gemstone
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Gemstone
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Gemstone is the lighter choice