Coral Island vs Glass Bead
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Coral Island reads as pink-red, while Glass Bead reads as blue-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Glass Bead (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Coral Island (LRV 36), a difference of 42 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Coral Island runs warm while Glass Bead is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 37.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Coral Island vs Glass Bead Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Coral Island 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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