Glass Bead vs Rock Candy
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Glass Bead belongs to the blue-white family and Rock Candy to the grey family. At LRV 77 vs 75, Glass Bead will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Glass Bead's cool character against Rock Candy's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.2, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Glass Bead vs Rock Candy in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Glass Bead and Rock Candy are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Glass Bead reads more restrained here, while Rock Candy adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The temperature contrast between Rock Candy and Glass Bead is what sets these apart most in this context.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Rock Candy brings more warmth to the space, while Glass Bead keeps things cooler and crisper.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Rock Candy and Glass Bead is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Glass Bead vs Rock Candy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Glass Bead on one side and Rock Candy 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.