Chateau vs Comet paint color comparison

Chateau vs Comet

ChateauBenjamin MoorevsCometBenjamin MooreΔE 16.8 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Chateau belongs to the greige-grey family and Comet to the blue-grey family. With LRVs of 37 and 36, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Chateau's red character against Comet's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 16.8, 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

Chateau
Benjamin Moore · CSP-140
LRV36.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-140
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Comet
Benjamin Moore · 1628
LRV36.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1628
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Chateau vs Comet Simulated Comparison

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