Comet vs Franklin White paint color comparison

Comet vs Franklin White

CometBenjamin MoorevsFranklin WhiteBenjamin MooreΔE 31.5 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Comet reads as blue-grey, while Franklin White reads as beige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 79 vs 36, Franklin White will read as the brighter of the two — a 43-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Comet's blue character against Franklin White's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 31.5, 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

Comet
Benjamin Moore · 1628
LRV36.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1628
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Franklin White
Benjamin Moore · CW-200
LRV79.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-200
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Comet vs Franklin White Simulated Comparison

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