Comet vs Old Salem Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Comet reads as blue-grey, while Old Salem Gray reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Comet (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than Old Salem Gray (LRV 32), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Comet runs blue while Old Salem Gray is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 26.3, 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.
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Comet vs Old Salem Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Comet on one side and Old Salem Gray on the other.
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.
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