#DBDAB6

Color Profile: #DBDAB6

Common Name: Green Ground (Farrow and Ball)

RGB: 219, 218, 182

HSL: ~56°, 32%, 78%

Contrast Ratio:

• Vs White: 1.9 — Fail AA (small text)
• Vs Black: 9.8 — Pass AAA (all text sizes)

Mood: This muted, soft greenish-beige projects a calm, understated elegance. It’s often associated with vintage aesthetics and natural environments, evoking feelings of quiet mornings in garden spaces or worn-in interiors with a hint of nostalgic charm.

Notable Named Matches (ΔE from #DBDAB6):

• Farrow and Ball Green Ground — #DBDAB6 (Exact Match, ΔE=0.00)
• British Standard BS4800-5252 Grey — #DAC9AF (ΔE=9.11)
• Munsell 10y 8.5/2.0 — #DFD8B6 (ΔE=2.50)
• Behr Whimsical Shadow — #D7D8B1 (ΔE=1.98)
• Pantone Solid Uncoated 5807 U — #D7D9B6 (ΔE=1.38)

Why Designers Use It.

• This color is favored for its ability to blend the calmness of green with the warmth of beige, making it incredibly versatile for both modern and classic design palettes.
• It carries a soft, organic vibe that suits eco-conscious and nature-inspired projects, especially in interiors, textiles, and branding where subtlety is key.
• Its moderate saturation and lightness provide excellent pairing potential with darker greens, browns, and even soft blues, giving designers a neutral base that is anything but boring.
• Historically, tones like this are seen in English country homes, heritage paint ranges, and mid-century design revivals, making it a go-to for projects seeking timeless charm rather than flashiness.
• While it does not meet high contrast standards against white, it excels on darker backgrounds and natural materials — wood, linen, aged leather — thus often used in furniture finishes, wall paints, and vintage product packaging.
• Its subtle earthiness also aligns it with sustainable and organic brand narratives, favored by those emphasizing calmness, stability, and tradition in arts, crafts, and slow-living culture.