Ballet White vs Comet paint color comparison

Ballet White vs Comet

Ballet WhiteBenjamin MoorevsCometBenjamin MooreΔE 28.0 — Very different colors

Ballet White and Comet come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Ballet White belongs to the beige-white family and Comet to the blue-grey family. The 36-point LRV gap — 72 for Ballet White vs 36 for Comet — means Ballet White will open up a space more effectively. Where Ballet White leans yellow, Comet reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 28.0 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

Ballet White
Benjamin Moore · OC-9
LRV72.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-9
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Comet
Benjamin Moore · 1628
LRV36.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1628
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Ballet White vs Comet Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ballet White 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.