Farrow & Ball

Vardo

No. 288

Vardo by Farrow & Ball is a teal blue with green undertones that shift depending on the available light. It has an LRV of 44.8, giving it a moderate depth that works as an accent or a full-room color without overwhelming a space. The green in its base keeps it from feeling purely cold, lending a slight warmth that prevents it from becoming stark.

It can work in kitchens, front doors, and feature walls where a noticeable but controlled color is wanted. Farrow & Ball shades like Wimborne White, Railings, Studio Green, Light Blue, and Cornforth White all coordinate well with Vardo.

Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 288

Vardo in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Vardo under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Vardo under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

184°

Cyan Family

Lightness

39%

Dark

Saturation

33%

Moderate

LRV

44.8
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#427F83
RGB Decimal
66, 127, 131
RGB Percent
25.9%, 49.8%, 51.4%
HSL
183.7, 33.0%, 38.6%
HSV
183.7, 49.6%, 51.4%
CMYK
49.6%, 3.1%, 0.0%, 48.6%
YIQ
109.2, -37.6, -11.6
XYZ
13.93, 17.98, 24.21
CIE Lab
49.47, -18.55, -8.29
CIE Luv
49.47, -26.61, -9.09
Hunter Lab
42.40, -13.69, -7.03
Decimal
4358019

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel