Antique Bronze vs Comet paint color comparison

Antique Bronze vs Comet

Antique BronzeBenjamin MoorevsCometBenjamin MooreΔE 53.4 — Very different colors

Antique Bronze and Comet come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Antique Bronze belongs to the beige family and Comet to the blue-grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 34 vs 36 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Antique Bronze leans red, Comet reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 53.4 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

Antique Bronze
Benjamin Moore · 217
LRV34.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number217
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Comet
Benjamin Moore · 1628
LRV36.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1628
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Antique Bronze vs Comet Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Antique Bronze 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.