NEUTRALS

Black Bean

#4E4B4A

RGB 78, 75, 74 · HSL 15°, 3%, 30% · CMYK 0, 4, 5, 69

Black Bean is #4E4B4A in HEX — rgb(78, 75, 74), hsl(15°, 3%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 5%, 69%).

Black Bean pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 15°, 3%, 30%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#4E4B4A

RGB78, 75, 74

HSL15°, 3%, 30%

HSV15°, 5%, 31%

CMYK0, 4, 5, 69

Decimal5131082

CSS RGBrgb(78, 75, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 3%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Black Bean DE6385

Exact match

Behr

Timber Brown N140-7

ΔE 1.1 · #4C4B4B

Dulux

Grey Master SN4H8

ΔE 1.4 · #504E4E

Kilz

Toasted Poppyseed RM210

ΔE 1.8 · #4A4B4A

Valspar

Safari Brown 6009-1

ΔE 1.9 · #524F4F

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 2 · #4D4746

Benjamin Moore

Wrought 2124-10

ΔE 2.2 · #4A4B4C

PPG

Onyx 1011-7

ΔE 2.9 · #464544

Hallman-Lindsay

Subway 536

ΔE 3.3 · #454543

Sherwin-Williams

Perle Noir SW9154

ΔE 3.3 · #4F4D51

Vista Paint

New Uniform K-792

ΔE 3.5 · #49484C

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 3.9 · #474B4E

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 4 · #574C49

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 4.9 · #535654

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.1 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 9 · #383737

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#4E4B4A

#4A4E4F

Analogous

#4F4A4B

#4E4B4A

#4F4E4A

Triadic

#4E4B4A

#4A4F4B

#4B4A4F

Split-Complementary

#4E4B4A

#4A4F4E

#4A4B4F

Tetradic

#4E4B4A

#4B4F4A

#4A4E4F

#4E4A4F

Monochromatic

#0D0D0C

#272625

#4E4B4A

#76716F

#9C9796

Rectangle

#4E4B4A

#4E4F4A

#4A4E4F

#4B4A4F

Compound

#4E4B4A

#4F4E4A

#4A4E4F

#4A4B4F

Variations

Lighter

#746F6D

#979391

#C2C0BF

Darker

#3F3C3B

#2B2929

#191818

Saturation

#4D4C4C

#4F4B4A

#743925

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.64:1

AAA

vs Black

2.43:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4E4B4A

#4C4C4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4E4B4A

#4C4C4A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4E4B4A

#4E4B4B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Black Bean gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#7A6553

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#4E4B4A

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#676A77

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#314951

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #4E4B4A;

CSS — background

background-color: #4E4B4A;

CSS Variable

--color-black-bean: #4E4B4A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-bean': '#4E4B4A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4E4B4A] text-[#4E4B4A]

SCSS

$black-bean: #4E4B4A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E4B4A?

#4E4B4A is Black Bean, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4E4B4A warm or cool?

Black Bean reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Black Bean?

Black Bean works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Black Bean?

Black Bean pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Black Bean?

You can download Black Bean on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Black Bean?

The hex code is #4E4B4A. In RGB it's 78, 75, 74, and in HSL it's 15°, 3%, 30%.

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