Sherwin Williams Black Bean SW 6006

What are Sherwin Williams Black Bean undertones?

The undertone of Black Bean can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Black Bean SW 6006 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 11° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6006 Black Bean HSL code: 11, 14%, 22%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (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

SW 6006
Black Bean

• SW 6040
  Nutshell

  

• SW 2735
  Rockweed

  

• SW 9580
  Cracked Pepper

  

• SW 7510
  Chateau Brown

  

• SW 6033
  Bateau Brown

  

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.

SW 6006
Black Bean

• SW 6224
  Mountain Air

  

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 6222
  Riverway

  

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

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?

Color codes

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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