Comet vs Nordic Gray paint color comparison

Comet vs Nordic Gray

CometBenjamin MoorevsNordic GrayBenjamin MooreΔE 22.6 — Distinct difference

Comet and Nordic Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Comet belongs to the blue-grey family and Nordic Gray to the beige-greige family. The 8-point LRV gap — 36 for Comet vs 29 for Nordic Gray — means Comet will open up a space more effectively. Where Comet leans blue, Nordic Gray reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.6 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
Nordic Gray
Benjamin Moore · CC-576
LRV28.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-576
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Comet vs Nordic Gray Simulated Comparison

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