Bayleaf vs Comet paint color comparison

Bayleaf vs Comet

BayleafBenjamin MoorevsCometBenjamin MooreΔE 27.4 — Very different colors

Bayleaf and Comet come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Bayleaf reads as beige-greige, while Comet reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 18-point LRV gap — 36 for Comet vs 18 for Bayleaf — means Comet will open up a space more effectively. Where Bayleaf leans red, Comet reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 27.4 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

Bayleaf
Benjamin Moore · 1533
LRV18.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1533
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Comet
Benjamin Moore · 1628
LRV36.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1628
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Bayleaf vs Comet Simulated Comparison

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