Glass Bead vs Leather Bound paint color comparison

Glass Bead vs Leather Bound

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Glass Bead reads as blue-white, while Leather Bound reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Glass Bead (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Leather Bound (LRV 15), a difference of 63 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Glass Bead runs cool while Leather Bound is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 55.7, 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.

Color Details

Glass Bead
Sherwin-Williams · 6805
LRV77.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6805
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Leather Bound
Sherwin-Williams · 6118
LRV14.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6118
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Glass Bead vs Leather Bound Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Glass Bead on one side and Leather Bound on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.