Benjamin Moore Gemstone 265
| Official page: | Gemstone 265 |
| Code: | 265 |
| Name: | Gemstone |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Gemstone?
Benjamin Moore 265 Gemstone exudes sophistication and depth, creating a sense of luxury in any space. This rich, deep hue pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like cream and taupe to create a harmonious balance. Complement Gemstone with accents of gold or brass for a touch of elegance, or layer it with shades of emerald green to create a regal atmosphere. The versatility of Gemstone allows it to easily transition from a cozy living room to a refined dining room with its timeless appeal.
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What are Benjamin Moore Gemstone undertones?
Gemstone has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#CAB275
RGB code:
202, 178, 117
Is Benjamin Moore Gemstone 265 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 43° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
265 Gemstone HSL code: 43, 45%, 63%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Gemstone
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Gemstone:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Gemstone with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Benjamin Moore Feather Gray and Bachelor Blue.
LRV of Gemstone
Gemstone has an LRV of 44.1% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 44.1%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #CAB275 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 202, 178, 117 | |
| RGB Percent | 79.22%, 69.80%, 45.88% | |
| HSV | Hue: 43° Saturation: 42.08% Value: 79.22% | |
| HSL | hsl(43, 45, 63) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.88 Yellow: 42.08 Key: 20.78 | |
| YIQ | Y: 178.222 I: 33.904 Q: -13.906 | |
| XYZ | X: 43.489 Y: 45.684 Z: 23.352 | |
| CIE Lab | L:73.34 a:0.202 b:34.319 | |
| CIE Luv | L:73.34 u:19.005 v:44.217 | |
| Decimal | 13283957 | |
| Hunter Lab | 67.59, -3.429, 26.828 | |
Benjamin Moore 265 Gemstone
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