Black Bean 790D-7 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #40493D, estimated 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.
Behr · #40493D · 790D-7
Black Bean
9%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Black Bean Technical Profile
HEX Code#40493D
RGB64, 73, 61
Estimated LRV9.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Black Bean
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Bean
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Bean Room Palettes
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Black Bean from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Bean are Foxhall Green by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Topsoil by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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