GREENS

Vardo

#427E83

RGB 66, 126, 131 · HSL 185°, 33%, 39% · CMYK 50, 4, 0, 49

Vardo is #427E83 in HEX — rgb(66, 126, 131), hsl(185°, 33%, 39%), cmyk(50%, 4%, 0%, 49%).

Vardo pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 33%, 39%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#427E83

RGB66, 126, 131

HSL185°, 33%, 39%

HSV185°, 50%, 51%

CMYK50, 4, 0, 49

Decimal4357763

CSS RGBrgb(66, 126, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 33%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

Exact match

Dulux

Submerge S30B5

ΔE 2.1 · #4A7F82

Sherwin-Williams

Grand Canal SW6488

ΔE 2.1 · #3C797D

Behr

Tornado Season S450-6

ΔE 2.2 · #3B7C7F

Valspar

Fish Story 5006-8C

ΔE 3.1 · #3F8488

PPG

Lucky Shamrock 1146-6

ΔE 3.5 · #487A7B

Vista Paint

Time for Teal K-209

ΔE 3.6 · #38757B

Benjamin Moore

Calypso 727

ΔE 3.8 · #3A7B86

Hallman-Lindsay

Wish Upon A Star 668

ΔE 3.8 · #447F8A

Dunn-Edwards

Mysterious Blue DE5768

ΔE 3.9 · #3E7A85

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 4.2 · #317983

Kilz

Lombardy Lake RE280-01

ΔE 4.4 · #38838D

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 4.7 · #3F888F

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 8.6 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 11.6 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 18.9 · #009185

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#427E83

#844843

Analogous

#438469

#427E83

#435E84

Triadic

#427E83

#84437F

#7F8443

Split-Complementary

#427E83

#84435E

#846943

Tetradic

#427E83

#694384

#844843

#5E8443

Monochromatic

#0F1D1F

#294E51

#427E83

#63AAB0

#96C6CA

Rectangle

#427E83

#484384

#844843

#7F8443

Compound

#427E83

#435E84

#844843

#846943

Variations

Lighter

#59A5AC

#87B7BC

#BCD3D5

Darker

#34676B

#23474B

#142A2C

Saturation

#5A6C6D

#437F84

#219BA6

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.62:1

vs Black

4.54:1

Deuteranopia

#427E83

#686F84

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#427E83

#767682

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#427E83

#447E7C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Vardo sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#718B7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#427E83

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#5E90A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6C413D

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #427E83;

CSS — background

background-color: #427E83;

CSS Variable

--color-vardo: #427E83;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vardo': '#427E83' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#427E83] text-[#427E83]

SCSS

$vardo: #427E83;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #427E83?

#427E83 is Vardo, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #427E83 warm or cool?

Vardo reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Vardo?

Vardo works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Vardo?

Vardo pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Vardo?

You can download Vardo on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Vardo?

The hex code is #427E83. In RGB it's 66, 126, 131, and in HSL it's 185°, 33%, 39%.

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