Comet vs Gardenia
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Comet reads as blue-grey, while Gardenia reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Gardenia (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Comet (LRV 36), a difference of 49 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Comet runs blue while Gardenia is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 30.9, 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.
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Comet vs Gardenia Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Comet on one side and Gardenia on the other.
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.
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