Cay vs Coral Bead
Cay and Coral Bead come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Cay belongs to the blue family and Coral Bead to the pink-red family. The 15-point LRV gap — 58 for Cay vs 44 for Coral Bead — means Cay will open up a space more effectively. Where Cay leans cool, Coral Bead reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 50.6 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.
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Cay vs Coral Bead Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cay on one side and Coral 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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