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Green Ground

#DBDAB6

RGB 219, 218, 182 · HSL 58°, 34%, 79% · CMYK 0, 0, 17, 14

Green Ground is #DBDAB6 in HEX — rgb(219, 218, 182), hsl(58°, 34%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 17%, 14%).

Green Ground pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 34%, 79%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DBDAB6

RGB219, 218, 182

HSL58°, 34%, 79%

HSV58°, 17%, 86%

CMYK0, 0, 17, 14

Decimal14408374

CSS RGBrgb(219, 218, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 34%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

Exact match

PPG

Beach Grass 1119-3

ΔE 1.3 · #DCDDB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Island Embrace 398

ΔE 1.6 · #DED9B4

Behr

Wild Honey 760C-3

ΔE 2 · #E2DEBA

Vista Paint

Island Embrace C-397

ΔE 2.2 · #E0DAB4

IKEA

IKEA094 94

ΔE 2.3 · #D6DBB7

Benjamin Moore

Gloucester CW-440

ΔE 2.5 · #DBD5B3

Sherwin-Williams

Celery SW6421

ΔE 2.6 · #E0DDBD

Kilz

Celery Stick LG160-01

ΔE 2.8 · #D5D8B0

Valspar

Tempered Sage 6006-5A

ΔE 2.9 · #E1DBBB

Dulux

Wasabi S17E2

ΔE 3 · #D9D5AD

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 3.2 · #D2D1AD

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Fern DE5492

ΔE 3.6 · #E1DDBF

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 7.2 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 7.9 · #D4E2C8

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DBDAB6

#B7B8DC

Analogous

#DCC8B7

#DBDAB6

#CBDCB7

Triadic

#DBDAB6

#B7DCDA

#DAB7DC

Split-Complementary

#DBDAB6

#B7CBDC

#C8B7DC

Tetradic

#DBDAB6

#B7DCC8

#B7B8DC

#DCB7CB

Monochromatic

#A7A552

#C2C084

#DBDAB6

#F5F5EA

#F7F6EE

Rectangle

#DBDAB6

#B8DCB7

#B7B8DC

#DAB7DC

Compound

#DBDAB6

#CBDCB7

#B7B8DC

#C8B7DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3E2C6

#E8E8D6

#F1F0E8

Darker

#C3C080

#989545

#5A5827

Saturation

#CFCFC4

#DCDAB7

#EDEBA6

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBDAB6

#DFD7B7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBDAB6

#DADABB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBDAB6

#DED5D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Green Ground brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#E4D0A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBDAB6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D5C8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9395C3

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 · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

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: #DBDAB6;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBDAB6;

CSS Variable

--color-green-ground: #DBDAB6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-ground': '#DBDAB6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBDAB6] text-[#DBDAB6]

SCSS

$green-ground: #DBDAB6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBDAB6?

#DBDAB6 is Green Ground, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBDAB6 warm or cool?

Green Ground reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Green Ground?

Green Ground works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Green Ground?

Green Ground pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Green Ground?

You can download Green Ground 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 Green Ground?

The hex code is #DBDAB6. In RGB it's 219, 218, 182, and in HSL it's 58°, 34%, 79%.

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