Briarwood vs Comet paint color comparison

Briarwood vs Comet

BriarwoodBenjamin MoorevsCometBenjamin MooreΔE 16.8 — Distinct difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Briarwood belongs to the greige-grey family and Comet to the blue-grey family. Comet (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than Briarwood (LRV 32), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Briarwood runs red while Comet is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 16.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Briarwood
Benjamin Moore · HC-175
LRV31.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-175
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Comet
Benjamin Moore · 1628
LRV36.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1628
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Briarwood vs Comet Simulated Comparison

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