Comet vs Oatmeal paint color comparison

Comet vs Oatmeal

CometBenjamin MoorevsOatmealBenjamin MooreΔE 32.0 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Comet reads as blue-grey, while Oatmeal reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Oatmeal (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Comet (LRV 36), a difference of 38 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Comet runs blue while Oatmeal is decidedly yellow and red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 32.0, 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
Oatmeal
Benjamin Moore · 268
LRV74.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number268
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Comet vs Oatmeal Simulated Comparison

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