Clay Beige vs Comet paint color comparison

Clay Beige vs Comet

Clay BeigeBenjamin MoorevsCometBenjamin MooreΔE 25.5 — Very different colors

Clay Beige and Comet come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Clay Beige reads as beige-greige, while Comet reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 25-point LRV gap — 62 for Clay Beige vs 36 for Comet — means Clay Beige will open up a space more effectively. Where Clay Beige leans red, Comet reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 25.5 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.

Color Details

Clay Beige
Benjamin Moore · OC-11
LRV61.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-11
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Comet
Benjamin Moore · 1628
LRV36.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1628
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Clay Beige vs Comet Simulated Comparison

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