# Sherwin Williams Black Bean

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/black-bean-sw-6006](https://plan-home.com/color/black-bean-sw-6006)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Black Bean
- **Color code:** SW 6006
- **HEX:** #403330
- **RGB:** 64, 51, 48
- **LRV:** 3.68%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** 2019 Raconteur

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Rockweed](https://plan-home.com/color/rockweed-sw-2735)
- [Benjamin Moore Espresso Bean](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-espresso-bean-csp-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Wenge](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wenge-af-180)
- [Benjamin Moore Bittersweet Chocolate](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bittersweet-chocolate-2114-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Night Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-night-shade-2116-10)
- [Sherwin Williams Cracked Pepper](https://plan-home.com/color/cracked-pepper-sw-9580)
- [Benjamin Moore Appalachian Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-appalachian-brown-2115-10)
- [RAL Classic Grey brown](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-brown-ral-8019)
- [Benjamin Moore Bucktrout Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bucktrout-brown-cw-180)
- [Benjamin Moore Black Bean Soup](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-black-bean-soup-2130-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Tarpley Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tarpley-brown-cw-170)
- [Sherwin Williams Raisin](https://plan-home.com/color/raisin-sw-7630)
- [RAL Classic Chocolate brown](https://plan-home.com/color/chocolate-brown-ral-8017)
- [Sherwin Williams Bitter Chocolate](https://plan-home.com/color/bitter-chocolate-sw-6013)
- [Benjamin Moore Tucker Chocolate](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tucker-chocolate-cw-175)
- [Benjamin Moore Caponata](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-caponata-af-650)
- [Sherwin Williams Turkish Coffee](https://plan-home.com/color/turkish-coffee-sw-6076)
- [Sherwin Williams Clove](https://plan-home.com/color/clove-sw-9605)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Nutshell](https://plan-home.com/color/nutshell-sw-6040)
- [Sherwin Williams Rockweed](https://plan-home.com/color/rockweed-sw-2735)
- [Sherwin Williams Cracked Pepper](https://plan-home.com/color/cracked-pepper-sw-9580)
- [Sherwin Williams Chateau Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/chateau-brown-sw-7510)
- [Sherwin Williams Bateau Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/bateau-brown-sw-6033)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mountain Air](https://plan-home.com/color/mountain-air-sw-6224)
- [Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul](https://plan-home.com/color/niebla-azul-sw-9137)
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-lake-sw-9633)
- [Sherwin Williams Riverway](https://plan-home.com/color/riverway-sw-6222)
- [Sherwin Williams Glass Bead](https://plan-home.com/color/glass-bead-sw-6805)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning at Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-at-sea-sw-9634)
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/neutral-paint-colors/sw6006

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.