Vardo 288 is a blue paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #427E83, 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.
Ref. #427E83 · 288
Vardo
18%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Vardo Technical Profile
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Vardo in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Vardo in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallVardo
Nearly identical
BehrTornado Season
Tornado Season
Behr
Nearly identical
Grand Canal
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lucky Shamrock
PPG
Very similar
Fish Story
Valspar
Very similar
Calypso Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Lombardy Lake
Kilz
Very similar
Wish Upon a Star
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mysterious Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Laka Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wish Upon a Star
Vista Paint
Very similar
Turquoise Blue
RAL
Very similar
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vardo
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
Pure 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Vardo in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vardo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vardo are Tornado Season by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.
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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.