Comet vs Copley Gray paint color comparison

Comet vs Copley Gray

CometBenjamin MoorevsCopley GrayBenjamin MooreΔE 20.0 — Distinct difference

Comet and Copley Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Comet belongs to the blue-grey family and Copley Gray to the greige-grey family. The 11-point LRV gap — 36 for Comet vs 26 for Copley Gray — means Comet will open up a space more effectively. Where Comet leans blue, Copley Gray reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 20.0 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

Comet
Benjamin Moore · 1628
LRV36.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1628
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Copley Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-104
LRV25.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-104
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Comet vs Copley Gray Simulated Comparison

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