Comet vs Dragonwell paint color comparison

Comet vs Dragonwell

CometBenjamin MoorevsDragonwellBenjamin MooreΔE 50.2 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Comet reads as blue-grey, while Dragonwell reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Comet (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than Dragonwell (LRV 22), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Comet runs blue while Dragonwell is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 50.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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
Dragonwell
Benjamin Moore · CSP-930
LRV21.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-930
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Comet vs Dragonwell Simulated Comparison

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