Glass Bead vs Grayish
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Glass Bead belongs to the blue-white family and Grayish to the grey family. Glass Bead (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Grayish (LRV 60), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Glass Bead runs cool while Grayish is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Glass Bead vs Grayish Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Glass Bead on one side and Grayish 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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