Dockside Blue vs Glass Bead
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Dockside Blue belongs to the blue family and Glass Bead to the blue-white family. Glass Bead (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Dockside Blue (LRV 43), a difference of 34 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 19.9, 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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Dockside Blue vs Glass Bead Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dockside Blue 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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