ColorplanBenjamin Moore Comet (1628) is a deep blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 35. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Daphne (SW 9151), Farrow & Ball Kittiwake (No.307) and Behr Cool December (BXC-88). For trim, try Misty Gray (2124-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 35.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #97A2AE |
| RGB | 151, 162, 174 |
| HSL | 211°, 12%, 64% |
About Comet
Comet (1628) is a deep, soft blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 35, Comet absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Comet read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Coastline (AF-570), it's lighter.
How Comet changes with the light
Comet has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Comet has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Comet will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Comet close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Comet looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Comet in real homes
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Comet equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
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Comet questions
What undertone does Comet have?
Comet has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Comet read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Comet a light or dark color?
Comet has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 35.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 35, Comet absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Comet in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Daphne SW 9151 (close, ΔE 3.7); Farrow & Ball: Kittiwake No.307 (close, ΔE 4.1); Behr: Cool December BXC-88 (close, ΔE 4.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Comet?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Comet's undertone.
Where does Comet work best?
Comet works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 35, Comet absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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