ColorplanGreen Ground
No.206 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 67 · light
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Green Ground (No.206) is a light green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 67. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Pistachio Ice Cream (CSP-815). For trim, try All White (No.2005).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 66.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D7D7B8 |
| RGB | 215, 215, 184 |
| HSL | 60°, 28%, 78% |
About Green Ground
Green Ground (No.206) is a light green from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 67, Green Ground has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Green Ground's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Pale Hound (No.71), it's darker and cooler.
How Green Ground changes with the light
Green Ground has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Green Ground's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Green Ground will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Green Ground close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Green Ground will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Green Ground in real homes
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Green Ground equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Dune Grass (ΔE 1.5)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Antique White (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 6.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Green Ground questions
What undertone does Green Ground have?
Green Ground has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Green Ground's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Green Ground a light or dark color?
Green Ground has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 66.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 67, Green Ground has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Green Ground in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Pistachio Ice Cream CSP-815 (nearly identical, ΔE 1.0); Sherwin-Williams: Wool Skein SW 6148 (closest available, ΔE 6.4); Behr: Whitewater Bay PPU11-10 (closest available, ΔE 6.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Green Ground?
Try All White (No.2005) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Farrow & Ball white that shares Green Ground's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Green Ground work best?
Green Ground works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 67, Green Ground has visible color without darkening a room much.
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