Comet vs River Silt paint color comparison

Comet vs River Silt

CometBenjamin MoorevsRiver SiltBenjamin MooreΔE 21.6 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Comet reads as blue-grey, while River Silt reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 36 vs 21, Comet will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Comet's blue character against River Silt's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 21.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
River Silt
Benjamin Moore · CSP-180
LRV21.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-180
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Comet vs River Silt Simulated Comparison

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