Paint Visualizer AICharcoal paint color
Black Bean
A warm charcoal with brown undertones
Black Bean gives cabinets, doors, and accent walls a softer alternative to black. Cream stone, wood, and brass suit its brown undertone.
- Color family
- Charcoal
- Undertone
- Brown
- Light reflectance
- 7 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Dunn-Edwards
Color & light
Color and lighting
Black Bean changes with the light around it.
Lightness
7 LRVA deep shade that reflects little light.
Temperature
warmIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 78
- Green
- 75
- Blue
- 74
HSL
- Hue
- 15°
- Saturation
- 3%
- Lightness
- 30%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
The brown-gray tone is more visible.
Cool or indirect light
It looks close to black.
Warm evening light
Its brown warmth becomes clearer.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Black Bean in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.
Living room
Dark brown walls complement the cream sofa and pale fireplace.
Dining room
Brown paneling frames the wood dining table and woven chairs.
Kitchen cabinets
Dark brown cabinets contrast with pale counters and walls.
Bedroom
Brown walls complement cream bedding and dark wood furniture.
Home office
Dark brown paint frames the timber desk and woven chair.
Bathroom
Brown walls contrast with pale tile and the floating wood vanity.
Exterior
See Black Bean on siding, front doors, trim, and more.
Siding
Dark brown siding blends with the stonework around the entrance.
Front door
The brown door adds depth within the pale stone surround.
Shutters & trim
Brown shutters define the windows on the light facade.
Fences & garden structures
Dark brown fencing backs a timber bench and white flowers.
Stucco
Brown stucco works with the recessed wood entry and dry planting.
Garage door
The brown garage door contrasts with the pale facade.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Black Bean
White and black
Use warm white on larger surfaces and black on smaller details.
- Black BeanDE6385 · Main color
- WhisperDEW340 · Second color
- BlackDEA002 · Accent color
Cream and charcoal
Pair a creamy white with warm charcoal cabinetry or doors.
- Black BeanDE6385 · Main color
- Swiss CoffeeDEW341 · Second color
- Foggy DayDE6226 · Accent color
Soft greiges
Keep walls, trim, and cabinets close with light gray-beige tones.
- Black BeanDE6385 · Main color
- Foggy DayDE6226 · Second color
- Miner's DustDEC786 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
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