San Jose Blue vs Vardo
Where San Jose Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Vardo is a Farrow & Ball color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. San Jose Blue (LRV 28) reflects noticeably more light than Vardo (LRV 15), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. San Jose Blue runs blue while Vardo is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 14.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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San Jose Blue vs Vardo Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see San Jose Blue 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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