Vardo vs Safe Harbor
Where Vardo belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Safe Harbor is a PPG color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Safe Harbor (LRV 24) reflects noticeably more light than Vardo (LRV 15), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.2, 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 Safe Harbor Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Vardo on one side and Safe Harbor 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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