Black Bean
SW 6006 · Sherwin-Williams
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#403330
LRV
4
Family
Black
SW 6006
Color profile
Light value
4 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, peach lean
Family
Black
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This deep dark brown is perfect for making a bold statement in your study or bedroom. This cool neutral pairs wonderfully with a lighter neutral like Coquina.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 4 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Black BeanThis colorBlack BeanSherwin-Williams · SW 6006
CoordinatingFragile BeautySherwin-Williams · SW 7553CoordinatingCoquinaSherwin-Williams · SW 9158CoordinatingSnowfallSherwin-Williams · SW 6000Similar colors
Tap any color to compareBlack Bean vs Rockweed
4LRV4
#403330Hex#443735
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Black Bean vs Cracked Pepper
4LRV5
#403330Hex#483C37
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Black Bean vs Raisin
4LRV3
#403330Hex#392B2D
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Black Bean vs Bitter Chocolate
4LRV5
#403330Hex#4D3C3C
BlackFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Black Bean vs Turkish Coffee
4LRV5
#403330Hex#4D3930
BlackFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Black Bean vs Clove
4LRV5
#403330Hex#453E39
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Black Bean vs Deep Forest Brown
4LRV4
#403330Hex#393437
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, peach leanUndertonecool, pink cast
Black Bean vs Darkroom
4LRV5
#403330Hex#443E40
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, peach leanUndertonecool, red cast
Black Bean vs Armory
4LRV5
#403330Hex#413D3C
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm neutral
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareBlack Bean vs Brown Velvet
4LRV4
#403330Hex#433531
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Brown Velvet is near-identical compared with Black Bean.
Black Bean vs Black Raisin
4LRV4
#403330Hex#433631
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Black Raisin is very close match compared with Black Bean.
Black Bean vs Wenge
4LRV5
#403330Hex#3C2D2B
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Wenge is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Black Bean.
Black Bean vs Bittersweet Chocolate
4LRV5
#403330Hex#433731
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Bittersweet Chocolate is very close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Black Bean.
Black Bean vs Cola
4LRV6
#403330Hex#4D403D
BlackFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cola is close match · 2 points lighter compared with Black Bean.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorBlack Bean, answered
What is the LRV of Black Bean?
Black Bean (SW 6006) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 4, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Black Bean a warm or cool color?
Black Bean has a warm undertone (warm, peach lean).
Can Black Bean be used outside?
Yes, Black Bean is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Black Bean from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Black Bean is Brown Velvet (1011-10) by Valspar, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6006
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