Comet vs Kangaroo paint color comparison

Comet vs Kangaroo

CometBenjamin MoorevsKangarooBenjamin MooreΔE 23.2 — Distinct difference

Comet and Kangaroo come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Comet reads as blue-grey, while Kangaroo reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 8-point LRV gap — 44 for Kangaroo vs 36 for Comet — means Kangaroo will open up a space more effectively. Where Comet leans blue, Kangaroo reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 23.2 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
Kangaroo
Benjamin Moore · AF-145
LRV43.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-145
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Comet vs Kangaroo Simulated Comparison

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