Vardo vs Ivy League
Where Vardo belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Ivy League is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Vardo belongs to the blue family and Ivy League to the blue-green family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (15 vs 14), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. With a ΔE of 27.5, 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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Vardo vs Ivy League Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Vardo on one side and Ivy League 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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