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Dunn-Edwards Black Bean

DE6385 · #4E4B4A · LRV ~7.1

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Private Black (~98% proximity)

Black Bean (DE6385) is a deep gray from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Private Black (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Black Bean in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.1 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

DE6385

HEX

#4E4B4A

RGB

78, 75, 74

HSL

15°, 3%, 30%

Family

Grays

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Black Bean FAQ

What undertone does Black Bean have?

Black Bean has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is neutral. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Black Bean?

Black Bean has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Black Bean in other brands?

Behr: Private Black (N530-7), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Wrought Iron (2124-10), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Onyx (PPG1011-7), ~94% proximity; PPG: Black Elegance (PPG1004-7), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Perle Noir (SW 9154), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rock Bottom (HGSW7062), ~93% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Black Bean?

The HEX code of Black Bean (DE6385) is #4E4B4A, RGB 78, 75, 74. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.