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Dunn-Edwards Black Bean

DE6385 · #4E4B4A · LRV 7.1

Compare with other brands: Behr Private Black is a 98% match

Black Bean (DE6385) is a deep gray from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 7.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Behr Private Black (98% match).

Compare Black Bean with other brands

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LRV

7.1 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

Behr: Private Black (N530-7), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), 97%; Valspar: Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Wrought Iron (2124-10), 96%; Glidden: Onyx (PPG1011-7), 94%; PPG: Black Elegance (PPG1004-7), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Perle Noir (SW 9154), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rock Bottom (HGSW7062), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.