Sherwin Williams Black Bean SW 6006
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- Sherwin Williams SW 6006 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Black Bean reviews (5 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Black Bean undertones?
- Is Black Bean SW 6006 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Black Bean
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Black Bean SW 6006
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Black Bean SW 6006 |
| Code: | SW 6006 |
| Name: | Black Bean |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | 2019 Raconteur |
What color is Sherwin Williams Black Bean?
Sherwin Williams Black Bean SW 6006 is a deep, softened brown-black with a noticeable warm cast rather than a stark charcoal look. Its muted brown undertone becomes clearer in daylight, while in dim rooms it can read almost black. Use it on cabinetry, interior doors, built-ins, or a focused accent wall where its depth can ground lighter finishes. Black Bean pairs well with warm off-whites, tan linen, natural walnut, terracotta accents, and aged brass hardware. On an exterior, it can give shutters or a front door a dark finish that feels less severe than a true black.
Sherwin Williams SW 6006 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
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Sherwin Williams Black Bean reviews (5 photos)
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What are Sherwin Williams Black Bean undertones?
Black Bean is a deep, very muted dark brown. The HEX sample has a subtle red bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear red. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
64, 51, 48
Is Sherwin Williams Black Bean cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 11°, this brown reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
SW 6006 Black Bean HSL code: 11, 14%, 22%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Black Bean
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Black Bean:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Black Bean with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 191, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.
LRV of Black Bean
Black Bean has an LRV of 3.68% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 3.68%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #403330 |
| RGB Decimal | 64, 51, 48 |
| RGB Percent | 25.10%, 20.00%, 18.82% |
| HSV | Hue: 11° Saturation: 25.0% Value: 25.1% |
| HSL | hsl(11, 14, 22) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 20.31 Yellow: 25.0 Key: 74.9 |
| YIQ | Y: 54.545 I: 8.711 Q: 1.816 |
| XYZ | X: 3.832 Y: 3.671 Z: 3.302 |
| CIE Lab | L:22.553 a:5.265 b:4.1 |
| CIE Luv | L:22.553 u:7.304 v:3.478 |
| Decimal | 4207408 |
| Hunter Lab | 19.16, 2.166, 3.194 |
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