Black Pepper vs Comet paint color comparison

Black Pepper vs Comet

Black PepperBenjamin MoorevsCometBenjamin MooreΔE 14.7 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. At LRV 36 vs 21, Comet will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 14.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Black Pepper
Benjamin Moore · 2130-40
LRV21.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2130-40
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Comet
Benjamin Moore · 1628
LRV36.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1628
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Black Pepper vs Comet Simulated Comparison

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