Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Gemstone |
| SKU | 265 |
| Hex | #CAB275 |
| RGB | 202, 178, 117 |
| HSL | 43°, 45%, 63% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Gemstone
Gemstone sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Gemstone is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Gemstone within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #CAB275 in HSL space. Pair Gemstone with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Gemstone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gemstone from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 265 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gemstone
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gemstone is Cool Avocado (SW 9029) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cool Avocado swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gemstone
Behr's nearest match is Perennial Gold (S310-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gemstone without repainting risk. See the full Perennial Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gemstone
At Valspar, the closest color to Gemstone is Fresh Peas (P021) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44.6 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Peas swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gemstone
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gemstone is Split Pea Soup (PPG1109-5) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Split Pea Soup swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gemstone
At Glidden, the closest color to Gemstone is Golden Sage (50YY 43/284) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Sage swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gemstone
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Shore Grass (221-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gemstone without repainting risk. See the full Shore Grass swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gemstone
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gemstone is Avocado Fruit (HGSW 2225) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Avocado Fruit swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gemstone
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Gemstone is Filtered Rays (DE5438) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Filtered Rays swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gemstone
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Gemstone is Bright Days (JG-45) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gemstone
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Gemstone is Octagon Yellow (NO. 7) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Octagon Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gemstone
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gemstone is Gold Tweed (0884) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Tweed swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gemstone
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Gemstone is Gold Digger (0877) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gemstone
Rodda has no exact twin of Gemstone. The nearest is Heathered Herb (R050) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gemstone
C2 Paint's nearest match is Sanguine (C2-651), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gemstone without repainting risk. See the full Sanguine swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Gemstone
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Gemstone. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gemstone
At Kompozit, the closest color to Gemstone is Gold Digger (0877) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Digger swatch →