Glass Bead vs Townhouse Tan

Glass Bead and Townhouse Tan come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Glass Bead reads as blue-white, while Townhouse Tan reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 17-point LRV gap — 77 for Glass Bead vs 60 for Townhouse Tan — means Glass Bead will open up a space more effectively. Where Glass Bead leans cool, Townhouse Tan reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 17.3 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.