Comet vs Maritime White

Comet and Maritime White come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Comet belongs to the blue-grey family and Maritime White to the beige-white family. The 35-point LRV gap — 72 for Maritime White vs 36 for Comet — means Maritime White will open up a space more effectively. Where Comet leans blue, Maritime White reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 27.8 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.