Flexible Gray vs Glass Bead
Flexible Gray and Glass Bead come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Flexible Gray reads as grey, while Glass Bead reads as blue-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 39-point LRV gap — 77 for Glass Bead vs 38 for Flexible Gray — means Glass Bead will open up a space more effectively. Where Flexible Gray leans warm, Glass Bead reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 23.7 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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Flexible Gray vs Glass Bead Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flexible Gray 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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