Glass Bead vs Red Bay paint color comparison

Glass Bead vs Red Bay

Glass BeadSherwin-WilliamsvsRed BaySherwin-WilliamsΔE 70.0 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Glass Bead belongs to the blue-white family and Red Bay to the pink-red family. At LRV 77 vs 9, Glass Bead will read as the brighter of the two — a 69-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Glass Bead's cool character against Red Bay's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 70.0, 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
Red Bay
Sherwin-Williams · 6321
LRV8.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6321
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Glass Bead vs Red Bay Simulated Comparison

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