Black Bean DE6385 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #4E4B4A, 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.
Ref. #4E4B4A · DE6385
Black Bean
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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 →
Dunn-EdwardsBlack Bean
Nearly identical
BehrWarm Onyx
Warm Onyx
Behr
Nearly identical
Liquorice
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Safari Brown
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grey Metal
PPG
Very similar
Wrought Iron
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Toasted Poppyseed
Kilz
Very similar
Orchid Black
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Subway
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Perle Noir
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
New Uniform
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Grey
RAL
Very similar
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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
#4E4B4A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A7051
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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards 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 Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Warm Onyx by Behr (a near-identical match), Timber Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Liquorice by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical 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 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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Why Black Bean's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.