Green Ground 206 is a yellow paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #DBDAB6, 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.
Ref. #DBDAB6 · 206
Green Ground
69%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Green Ground Technical Profile
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Green Ground in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Green Ground in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallGreen Ground
Nearly identical
PPGBeach Grass
Beach Grass
PPG
Nearly identical
Pearberry
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Forest Found
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Forest Found
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wild Honey
Behr
Nearly identical
Honeydew
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pale Sea Mist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Celery Stick
Kilz
Very similar
Leaf .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Woven Reed
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Plum Passion
Valspar
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green Ground
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Ground
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green Ground Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Green Ground.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Green Ground in your own space before committing.
What colors match Green Ground from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Ground are Beach Grass by PPG (a near-identical match), Pearberry by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Forest Found by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Green Ground's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.