Coat of Arms vs Vardo
Coat of Arms is a Benjamin Moore color while Vardo comes from Farrow & Ball. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. With LRVs of 15 and 15, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Coat of Arms's blue character against Vardo's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Coat of Arms vs Vardo Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Coat of Arms on one side and Vardo on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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