Black Bean DE6385 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #4E4B4A, estimated LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warm Onyx from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #4E4B4A · DE6385
Black Bean
7%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Black Bean Technical Profile
HEX Code#4E4B4A
RGB78, 75, 74
Estimated LRV7.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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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
#4E4B4A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A7051
Trim & Molding
Digital 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
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Black Bean — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Bean have?
Black Bean by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Warm Onyx by Behr (a close digital match), Timber Brown by Behr (a close digital match), Liquorice by Farrow & Ball (a close digital 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 7.1, 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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