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Sherwin Williams Black Bean SW6006

Black Bean

Sherwin Williams

SW6006

About Black Bean by Sherwin Williams

Black Bean SW6006 by Sherwin Williams is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 4% and hue near 11° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 3.7%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #403330

RGB: 64, 51, 48

Hue11°

Saturation14%

Lightness22%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Black Bean from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Black Bean

Sherwin Williams

SW6006

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Black Bean looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Black Bean SW6006 a warm or cool color?
Black Bean by Sherwin Williams is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Black Bean?
Black Bean sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 11°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Black Bean?
Brightness is about 4%. Saturation is around 14%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 22%. Hue is close to 11°. The hex value is #403330. The RGB value is 64, 51, 48.
Is Black Bean better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Black Bean has brightness around 4%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Black Bean?
You can match Black Bean with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Black Bean work best in a home?
Black Bean works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Black Bean compare to a pure white paint?
Black Bean is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Black Bean in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Black Bean

Sherwin Williams

SW6006

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Black Bean in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Black Bean. They add contrast without clashing.

Black Bean

Sherwin Williams

SW6006

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Black Bean. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

Bucktrout Brown

Benjamin Moore

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Wenge

Benjamin Moore

AF-180

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Espresso Bean

Benjamin Moore

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CHOCOLATE CROISSANT

Glidden

PPG16-24

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