Comet vs Himalayan Trek paint color comparison

Comet vs Himalayan Trek

CometBenjamin MoorevsHimalayan TrekBenjamin MooreΔE 16.1 — Distinct difference

Comet and Himalayan Trek come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Comet reads as blue-grey, while Himalayan Trek reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 11-point LRV gap — 47 for Himalayan Trek vs 36 for Comet — means Himalayan Trek will open up a space more effectively. Where Comet leans blue, Himalayan Trek reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 16.1 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
Himalayan Trek
Benjamin Moore · 1542
LRV47.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1542
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Comet vs Himalayan Trek Simulated Comparison

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