On the Nile
0710 · #488D74 · LRV 22 — cool green tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Essex Green6
- 2Vintage Vogue12
- 3On the Nile22
- 4Evergreen Fog30
- 5Clary Sage41
What Color Is On the Nile, Really?
On the Nile reads as a cool green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Kompozit 0710 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for On the Nile
On the Nile works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
How Lighting Changes On the Nile
With an LRV of 22, On the Nile is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about On the Nile are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Kompozit 0710 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | AlexandriteSW 60 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.9 | 22 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Juniper Green601 · Benjamin Moore | 1.4 | 22 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Spa Green5004-6A · Valspar | 4.9 | 21.4 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Mallard GreenPPG1132-6 · PPG / Glidden | 4.1 | 20 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Mallard GreenPPG1132-6 · Glidden | 4.0 | 20 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Mineralized Jade230-5DB · Dutch Boy | 2.0 | 21 | Color page → |
Similar Kompozit Colors
The nearest shades to On the Nile within Kompozit's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #488D74 in HSL space. Pair On the Nile with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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