ColorplanBenjamin Moore Black Bean Soup (2130-10) is a very dark black with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 5. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Sealskin (SW 7675), Farrow & Ball Mahogany (No.36) and Behr Black Mocha (PPU24-01). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Black |
| LRV | 4.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #453C39 |
| RGB | 69, 60, 57 |
| HSL | 15°, 10%, 25% |
About Black Bean Soup
Black Bean Soup (2130-10) is a soft black from Benjamin Moore with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 5, Black Bean Soup absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Black Bean Soup's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Night Shade (2116-10); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Black Bean Soup changes with the light
Black Bean Soup is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Black Bean Soup will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Black Bean Soup will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Black Bean Soup from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Black Bean Soup will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Black Bean Soup in real homes
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Black Bean Soup equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
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Black Bean Soup questions
What undertone does Black Bean Soup have?
Black Bean Soup has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Black Bean Soup's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Black Bean Soup a light or dark color?
Black Bean Soup has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 5, Black Bean Soup absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Black Bean Soup in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sealskin SW 7675 (close, ΔE 3.4); Farrow & Ball: Mahogany No.36 (close, ΔE 4.4); Behr: Black Mocha PPU24-01 (close, ΔE 4.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Black Bean Soup?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Black Bean Soup's undertone.
Where does Black Bean Soup work best?
Black Bean Soup works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 5, Black Bean Soup absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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