Cathedral Gray vs Comet paint color comparison

Cathedral Gray vs Comet

Cathedral GrayBenjamin MoorevsCometBenjamin MooreΔE 18.4 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Cathedral Gray reads as greige-grey, while Comet reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 36 vs 26, Comet will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Cathedral Gray's red character against Comet's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 18.4, 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

Cathedral Gray
Benjamin Moore · CSP-205
LRV26.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-205
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Comet
Benjamin Moore · 1628
LRV36.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1628
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Cathedral Gray vs Comet Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cathedral Gray on one side and Comet on the other.

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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.