Gemstone vs Ocean Beach paint color comparison

Gemstone vs Ocean Beach

GemstoneBenjamin MoorevsOcean BeachBenjamin MooreΔE 20.4 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. At LRV 63 vs 44, Ocean Beach will read as the brighter of the two — a 19-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 20.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
Ocean Beach
Benjamin Moore · 958
LRV63.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number958
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Gemstone vs Ocean Beach Simulated Comparison

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