Sherwin-Williams • 6006

Black Bean

Name: Sherwin-Williams Black Bean 6006
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Black Bean remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 7 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#403330

LRV

3.67

Light Reflectance Value

3.67

dark

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMuted

Collection

2019 Raconteur

Black Bean's Color Strip

Black Bean is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Rockweed and Raisin. The strip spans from Rockweed at the lightest end to Black Swan at the deepest. Strip 252 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

C1Rockweed C2Black Bean

C3Raisin C4Deep Forest Brown C5Domino C6Bohemian Black C7Black Swan

Black Bean in Real Rooms

Black Bean has a low LRV of 3.67 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, front door, bathroom and misc.

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Choosing Black Bean for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."

Black Bean Kitchen Cabinets

@bigfootcabinet

Sw Black Bean Kitchen Cabinets

@bigfootcabinet

2 Front Door Photos

A front door painted Black Bean makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.

Sw 6006 Door

@atlantispressurewashandpaint

Sw 6006 Door

@archivalbungalow

2 Bathroom Photos

Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Black Bean holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.

Bathroom Vanity

@bigfootcabinet

Sw Black Bean Bathroom Vanity

@craftychristy

1 Misc Photo

These photos show Black Bean in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.