Capitol White vs Comet

Capitol White and Comet come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Capitol White belongs to the beige-white family and Comet to the blue-grey family. The 51-point LRV gap — 87 for Capitol White vs 36 for Comet — means Capitol White will open up a space more effectively. Where Capitol White leans yellow, Comet reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 32.5 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.