North Sea Green vs Vardo
North Sea Green is a Benjamin Moore color while Vardo comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, North Sea Green belongs to the blue-green family and Vardo to the blue family. 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 — North Sea Green's blue character against Vardo's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
North Sea Green vs Vardo in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. North Sea Green and Vardo are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
Color Details
North Sea Green vs Vardo Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see North Sea Green 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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