Vardo 288 is a blue paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #427E83, estimated LRV 18 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tornado Season from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #427E83 · 288
Vardo
18%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Vardo Technical Profile
HEX Code#427E83
RGB66, 126, 131
Estimated LRV17.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandFarrow & Ball
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Vardo
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Tornado Season
Behr
#3B7C7F
Close digital match
Grand Canal
Sherwin-Williams
#3C797D
Similar digital color
Lucky Shamrock
PPG
#487A7B
Similar digital color
Fish Story
Valspar
#3F8488
Similar digital color
Calypso Blue
Benjamin Moore
#3A7B86
Similar digital color
Lombardy Lake
Kilz
#38838D
Similar digital color
Wish Upon a Star
Hirshfield's
#447F8A
Similar digital color
Mysterious Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#3E7A85
Similar digital color
Laka Blue
Dutch Boy
#4F7A7B
Similar digital color
Wish Upon a Star
Vista Paint
#417C88
Similar digital color
Turquoise Blue
RAL
#3F888F
Similar digital color
Wool .05
Colorhouse
#587675
Visible digital difference
Seeing a close call? Order a peel-and-stick sample of Vardo — or sample it next to its top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Vardo
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vardo
#427E83
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#637895
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vardo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vardo Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Vardo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vardo have?
Vardo by Farrow & Ball has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Vardo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vardo are Tornado Season by Behr (a close digital match), Grand Canal by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Heron by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Vardo's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Vardo?
Vardo has a estimated lightness value of 17.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
Explore More with Vardo
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Vardo's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.