Vardo vs Surf Green
Where Vardo belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Surf Green is a Sherwin-Williams color. Vardo reads as blue, while Surf Green reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Surf Green (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Vardo (LRV 15), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 11.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Vardo vs Surf Green in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Vardo and Surf Green in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The brightness difference is modest but present — Surf Green gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Vardo vs Surf Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Vardo on one side and Surf Green 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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