Comet vs Henderson Buff paint color comparison

Comet vs Henderson Buff

CometBenjamin MoorevsHenderson BuffBenjamin MooreΔE 38.4 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Comet belongs to the blue-grey family and Henderson Buff to the beige-yellow family. Henderson Buff (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Comet (LRV 36), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Comet runs blue while Henderson Buff is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 38.4, 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
Henderson Buff
Benjamin Moore · HC-15
LRV48.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-15
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Comet vs Henderson Buff Simulated Comparison

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