# Sherwin Williams Glass Bead

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/glass-bead-sw-6805](https://plan-home.com/color/glass-bead-sw-6805)

Sherwin Williams Glass Bead SW 6805 is a very light blue-gray with a clean, slightly cool cast. Its low saturation keeps the color airy and understated rather than noticeably blue, especially across large wall areas. In bright daylight, Glass Bead can read close to a pale misty gray, while lower or cooler light may bring out more of its blue presence. It suits bathrooms, bedrooms, and light-filled living spaces where a soft, quiet backdrop is wanted. Pair it with crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, or deeper charcoal accents for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Glass Bead
- **Color code:** SW 6805
- **HEX:** #e0e5e6
- **RGB:** 224, 229, 230
- **LRV:** 77.49%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Grey, Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 190° Saturation: 2.61% Value: 90.2%
- **HSL:** hsl(190, 11, 89)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 2.61 Magenta: 0.43 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 9.8
- **YIQ:** Y: 227.619 I: -3.301 Q: -0.746
- **XYZ:** X: 73.039 Y: 77.599 Z: 85.972
- **CIE Lab:** L:90.597 a:-1.492 b:-1.067
- **CIE Luv:** L:90.597 u:-2.838 v:-1.374
- **Decimal:** 14738918
- **Hunter Lab:** 88.09, -6.157, 3.799

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Rarified Air](https://plan-home.com/color/rarified-air-sw-6525)
- [Benjamin Moore Marilyn's Dress](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-marilyns-dress-2125-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Cascade White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cascade-white-2127-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Stone White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stone-white-2120-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Whirlpool](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-whirlpool-1436)
- [Behr Etched Glass](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-etched-glass)
- [Sherwin Williams Aura White](https://plan-home.com/color/aura-white-sw-6532)
- [Benjamin Moore Lily White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lily-white-2128-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Mineral Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mineral-ice-2132-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Iced Cube Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iced-cube-silver-2121-50)
- [Behr Ice Sculpture](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ice-sculpture)
- [Benjamin Moore Fanfare](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fanfare-874)
- [Benjamin Moore Full Moon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-full-moon-2119-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Genesis White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-genesis-white-2134-70)
- [Sherwin Williams Clean Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/clean-slate-sw-9621)
- [Behr Swirling Water](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-swirling-water-pr-w10)
- [Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-seattle-gray-2130-70)
- [Sherwin Williams Icicle](https://plan-home.com/color/icicle-sw-6238)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Stardew](https://plan-home.com/color/stardew-sw-9138)
- [Sherwin Williams Sleepy Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/sleepy-blue-sw-6225)
- [Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul](https://plan-home.com/color/niebla-azul-sw-9137)
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-lake-sw-9633)
- [Sherwin Williams Icicle](https://plan-home.com/color/icicle-sw-6238)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge](https://plan-home.com/color/mauve-tinge-sw-6280)
- [Sherwin Williams Studio Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/studio-mauve-sw-0062)
- [Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/truly-taupe-sw-6038)
- [Sherwin Williams Heavenly White](https://plan-home.com/color/heavenly-white-sw-6553)
- [Sherwin Williams Original White](https://plan-home.com/color/original-white-sw-7077)
- [Sherwin Williams Palisade](https://plan-home.com/color/palisade-sw-7635)
- [Sherwin Williams Bitter Chocolate](https://plan-home.com/color/bitter-chocolate-sw-6013)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/archived-paint-colors/sw6805

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.