Black Bean
790D-7 · #40493D · LRV 6 — cool green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Black Emerald1
- 2Black Bean6
- 3Sage Green22
- 4Evergreen Fog30
What Color Is Black Bean, Really?
Black Bean reads as a cool green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Behr 790D-7 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Black Bean
Black Bean earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
How Lighting Changes Black Bean
At LRV 6, Black Bean is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Black Bean are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr 790D-7 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Laurel WoodsSW 7749 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.0 | 6 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | TopsoilCC-692 · Benjamin Moore | 1.8 | 8 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Deepest River5009-3 · Valspar | 3.9 | 5.9 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Baked Spinach327-7DB · Dutch Boy | 3.0 | 6 | Color page → |
| Farrow & Ball | Carriage GreenNO. 94 · Farrow & Ball | 3.9 | 7 | Color page → |
| Hirshfield's | Clover Patch0431 · Hirshfield's | 2.8 | 8 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Black Bean within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #40493D in HSL space. Pair Black Bean with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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