Blue Iris vs Glass Bead
Blue Iris and Glass Bead come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Blue Iris belongs to the blue-grey family and Glass Bead to the blue-white family. The 5-point LRV gap — 77 for Glass Bead vs 73 for Blue Iris — means Glass Bead will open up a space more effectively. Where Blue Iris leans neutral, Glass Bead reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.5 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Blue Iris vs Glass Bead Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Iris on one side and Glass Bead 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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