Black Bean 6006 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #403330, LRV 4 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bison Brown from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #403330 · 6006
Black Bean
4%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 →
Sherwin-WilliamsBlack Bean
Nearly identical
BehrBison Brown
Bison Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Wenge
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Film Noir
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wrightsford
Vista Paint
Very similar
Noblesse Oblige
Valspar
Very similar
Chocolate Brown
RAL
Very similar
Dark Chocolate
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Spice Brown
Kilz
Very similar
Bistre Pigment
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Western Charcoal
PPG
Visible difference
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
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
#403330
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#625841
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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams 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 Sherwin-Williams 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 Bison Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Cordovan Leather by Behr (a near-identical match), Baronial Brown by Behr (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 3.7, 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 neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.