Cotton Candy vs Glass Bead
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Cotton Candy reads as pink-red, while Glass Bead reads as blue-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 77 and 77, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Cotton Candy's warm character against Glass Bead's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Cotton Candy vs Glass Bead Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cotton Candy 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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