Green Ground 206 is a yellow paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #DBDAB6, estimated LRV 69 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beach Grass from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #DBDAB6 · 206
Green Ground
69%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Green Ground Technical Profile
HEX Code#DBDAB6
RGB219, 218, 182
Estimated LRV68.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandFarrow & Ball
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#DCDDB8
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#D8D6B0
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#E1DFBB
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Forest Found
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#E0DFB8
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Wild Honey
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#E2DEBA
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Honeydew
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#DBDDBD
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Pale Sea Mist
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#DEDDB2
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Colors That Work With Green Ground
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Ground
#DBDAB6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9AAE84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Ground
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green Ground Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Green Ground — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Ground have?
Green Ground by Farrow & Ball has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Green Ground from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Ground are Beach Grass by PPG (a close digital match), Pearberry by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Forest Found by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Green Ground's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Green Ground?
Green Ground has a estimated lightness value of 68.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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