ColorplanBlack Bean
SW 6006 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 4 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Black Bean (SW 6006) is a very dark black with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 4. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Espresso Bean (CSP-30). For trim, try Snowbound (SW 7004).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Black |
| LRV | 3.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #403330 |
| RGB | 64, 51, 48 |
| HSL | 11°, 14%, 22% |
About Black Bean
Black Bean (SW 6006) is a soft black from Sherwin-Williams with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 4, Black Bean 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'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. Next to Turkish Coffee (SW 6076), it's darker and cooler.
How Black Bean changes with the light
Black Bean 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 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 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 from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Black Bean will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Black Bean in real homes
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Black Bean 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.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Wenge (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.0
Also close: Pitch Black (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.0
Also close: Black Mocha (ΔE 8.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
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Black Bean questions
What undertone does Black Bean have?
Black Bean has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Black Bean's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Black Bean a light or dark color?
Black Bean has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 3.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 4, Black Bean 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 in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Espresso Bean CSP-30 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: Mahogany No.36 (closest available, ΔE 7.0); Behr: Jet Black ECC-10-2 (closest available, ΔE 8.0). 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?
Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Black Bean's undertone.
Where does Black Bean work best?
Black Bean works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 4, Black Bean absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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