Black Bean vs Minor Blue

Black Bean and Minor Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Black Bean belongs to the grey family and Minor Blue to the blue family. The 65-point LRV gap — 68 for Minor Blue vs 4 for Black Bean — means Minor Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Black Bean leans warm, Minor Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 67.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.