Comet vs Wood Ash paint color comparison

Comet vs Wood Ash

CometBenjamin MoorevsWood AshBenjamin MooreΔE 30.9 — Very different colors

Comet and Wood Ash come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Comet belongs to the blue-grey family and Wood Ash to the beige family. The 40-point LRV gap — 77 for Wood Ash vs 36 for Comet — means Wood Ash will open up a space more effectively. Where Comet leans blue, Wood Ash reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 30.9 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
Wood Ash
Benjamin Moore · 1065
LRV76.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1065
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Comet vs Wood Ash Simulated Comparison

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