Glass Bead vs Quest Gray paint color comparison

Glass Bead vs Quest Gray

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Glass Bead belongs to the blue-white family and Quest Gray to the grey family. At LRV 77 vs 39, Glass Bead will read as the brighter of the two — a 39-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Glass Bead's cool character against Quest Gray's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 22.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
Quest Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 7080
LRV38.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7080
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Glass Bead vs Quest Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Glass Bead on one side and Quest Gray 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.