Adams Gold vs Comet paint color comparison

Adams Gold vs Comet

Adams GoldBenjamin MoorevsCometBenjamin MooreΔE 36.1 — Very different colors

Adams Gold and Comet come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Adams Gold reads as beige-yellow, while Comet reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 22-point LRV gap — 58 for Adams Gold vs 36 for Comet — means Adams Gold will open up a space more effectively. Where Adams Gold leans yellow, Comet reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 36.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Adams Gold
Benjamin Moore · HC-18
LRV57.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-18
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Comet
Benjamin Moore · 1628
LRV36.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1628
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Adams Gold vs Comet Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Adams Gold on one side and Comet 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.