Gemstone vs Sombrero paint color comparison

Gemstone vs Sombrero

GemstoneBenjamin MoorevsSombreroBenjamin MooreΔE 5.7 — Noticeable difference

Gemstone and Sombrero come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 4-point LRV gap — 48 for Sombrero vs 44 for Gemstone — means Sombrero will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 5.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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
Sombrero
Benjamin Moore · 249
LRV47.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number249
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Gemstone vs Sombrero Simulated Comparison

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