Farrow and Ball Green Ground 206

Official page:Green Ground 206
Code:206
Name:Green Ground
Brand:Farrow and Ball

What color is Farrow and Ball Green Ground?

Introducing Farrow and Ball's 206 Green Ground, a luscious and calming hue that effortlessly brings a touch of nature indoors. This soft and sophisticated *Green Ground* pairs beautifully with crisp whites such as All White and light neutrals like String (241). For a bolder look, consider combining *Green Ground* with rich blues like Hague Blue (30) or deep greys like Down Pipe (26). This versatile color is a perfect choice for creating serene and inviting spaces in any room of your home. Elevate your interior design with Farrow and Ball 206 Green Ground for a timeless and elegant aesthetic.

Green Ground for bedroom

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Farrow and Ball Green Ground bedroom color
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Farrow and Ball Green Ground bedroom color
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Farrow and Ball Green Ground bedroom color
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Farrow and Ball Green Ground bedroom color
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Farrow and Ball 206 on kitchen cabinets

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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Green Ground kitchen cabinets
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Farrow and Ball Green Ground reviews

View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are Farrow and Ball Green Ground undertones?

The undertone of Green Ground can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

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RGB code:

219, 218, 182

Is Farrow and Ball Green Ground 206 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
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With a hue of 58° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

206 Green Ground HSL code: 58, 34%, 79%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
  • Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
  • To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Green Ground

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Green Ground:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Darker shades

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Green Ground

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Green Ground with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 238, such as Farrow and Ball Pitch Blue.

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LRV of Green Ground

Green Ground has an LRV of 67.26% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 67.26%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#dbdab6Copy color code
RGB Decimal219, 218, 182Copy color code
RGB Percent85.88%, 85.49%, 71.37%Copy color code
HSVHue: 58° Saturation: 16.89% Value: 85.88%Copy color code
HSLhsl(58, 34, 79)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.46 Yellow: 16.89 Key: 14.12Copy color code
YIQY: 214.195 I: 12.164 Q: -10.992Copy color code
XYZX: 62.727 Y: 68.581 Z: 54.176Copy color code
CIE LabL:86.296 a:-5.612 b:17.891Copy color code
CIE LuvL:86.296 u:2.525 v:26.793Copy color code
Decimal14408374Copy color code
Hunter Lab82.814, -9.719, 19.182Copy color code