Vardo vs Christmas Ivy
Vardo is a Farrow & Ball color while Christmas Ivy comes from PPG. Vardo reads as blue, while Christmas Ivy reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 15 and 13, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 11.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Vardo vs Christmas Ivy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Vardo on one side and Christmas Ivy 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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