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Farrow & Ball Vardo
No. 288 · #427F82 · LRV ~17.9
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Grand Canal (~95% proximity)Vardo (No. 288) is a dark blue from Farrow & Ball, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 17.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Grand Canal (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Vardo in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
17.9 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
No. 288
HEX
#427F82
RGB
66, 127, 130
HSL
183°, 33%, 38%
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Vardo FAQ
What is the LRV of Vardo?
Vardo has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Vardo in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Grand Canal (SW 6488), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grand Canal (HGSW6488), ~95% proximity; PPG: Lucky Shamrock (PPG1146-6), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Lucky Shamrock (PPG1146-6), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Teal Ocean (2049-30), ~90% proximity; Valspar: Bijou Teal (T605), ~90% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Mysterious Blue (DE5768), ~89% proximity; Behr: Bubble Turquoise (M450-6), ~88% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Vardo?
The HEX code of Vardo (No. 288) is #427F82, RGB 66, 127, 130. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.