Comet vs Egyptian Sand paint color comparison

Comet vs Egyptian Sand

CometBenjamin MoorevsEgyptian SandBenjamin MooreΔE 45.6 — Very different colors

Comet and Egyptian Sand come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Comet reads as blue-grey, while Egyptian Sand reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 5-point LRV gap — 36 for Comet vs 31 for Egyptian Sand — means Comet will open up a space more effectively. Where Comet leans blue, Egyptian Sand reads yellow and red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 45.6 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
Egyptian Sand
Benjamin Moore · 266
LRV31.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number266
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Comet vs Egyptian Sand Simulated Comparison

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