Glass Bead vs Patchwork Plum
Glass Bead and Patchwork Plum come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Glass Bead reads as blue-white, while Patchwork Plum reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 62-point LRV gap — 77 for Glass Bead vs 16 for Patchwork Plum — means Glass Bead will open up a space more effectively. Where Glass Bead leans cool, Patchwork Plum reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 45.4 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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Glass Bead vs Patchwork Plum Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Glass Bead on one side and Patchwork Plum 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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