Glass Bead vs Sandbank paint color comparison

Glass Bead vs Sandbank

Glass BeadSherwin-WilliamsvsSandbankSherwin-WilliamsΔE 26.4 — Very different colors

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Glass Bead reads as blue-white, while Sandbank reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Glass Bead (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Sandbank (LRV 40), a difference of 37 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Glass Bead runs cool while Sandbank is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 26.4, 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
Sandbank
Sherwin-Williams · 6052
LRV40.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6052
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Glass Bead vs Sandbank Simulated Comparison

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