Black Bean 790D-7 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #40493D, LRV 9 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Foxhall Green from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #40493D · 790D-7
Black Bean
9%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Black Bean Technical Profile
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Black Bean in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Bean in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBlack Bean
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsFoxhall Green
Foxhall Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Topsoil
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Charcoal Smoke
PPG
Very similar
Aged Pine
Valspar
Very similar
Clover Patch
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Opera Evening
Vista Paint
Very similar
Baked Spinach
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Olive Green
RAL
Very similar
Huntington Woods
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
American Pine
Kilz
Visible difference
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Bean
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Bean
#40493D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4A6F53
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Bean
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Bean Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Black Bean.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Black Bean — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Bean have?
Black Bean by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Black Bean in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Bean from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Bean are Foxhall Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Topsoil by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Laurel Woods by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Black Bean's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Black Bean?
Black Bean has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Black Bean's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.