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Kompozit On the Nile0710 · #488D74 · LRV 22

On the Nile reads as a cool green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what Kompozit 0710 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

KOMPOZIT ON THE NILE
RGB 72, 141, 116LRV 22

Color spec

BrandKompozit
NameOn the Nile
SKU0710
Hex#488D74
RGB72, 141, 116
HSL158°, 32%, 42%
LRV22
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyGreen
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About Kompozit 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.

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.

Closest matches by brand

12 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.89
All green at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 60 · #598C74 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 22
SW 6754 · #368976 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 20

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.66
All green at Behr →
N430-5 · #578D78 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 22
S430-6 · #51876C · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 20
M440-6 · #4D916B · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 23

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.45
All green at Benjamin Moore →
601 · #458A74 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 22
642 · #588977 · ΔE 3.83 · LRV 21
588 · #46926D · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 23

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.89
All green at Valspar →
5004-6A · #4E8A7E · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 21.4
5008-10C · #018F70 · ΔE 4.96 · LRV 19.6

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.99
All green at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1228-6 · #29906E · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 22
PPG1132-6 · #488965 · ΔE 4.08 · LRV 20

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.98
All green at Glidden →
PPG1132-6 · #478865 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 20
PPG1228-6 · #29906D · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 22

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.02
All green at Dutch Boy →
230-5DB · #518A70 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 21
HGSW 0060 · #598C74 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 22
HGSW 1302 · #368976 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 20

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.04
All green at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5692 · #398467 · ΔE 4.04 · LRV 17

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.47
All green at Farrow & Ball →
NO. W50 · #3C8266 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 18

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.66
All green at Diamond Vogel →
0710 · #55937A · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 24

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All green at Hirshfield's →
0710 · #488D74 · ΔE 0 · LRV 24

Similar Kompozit colors

closest in the Kompozit deck

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.

0738 · LRV 25
0703 · LRV 22
0689 · LRV 19
0724 · LRV 26
0696 · LRV 26
0717 · LRV 26

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#488D74 + #8D4861
TRIADIC
#488D74 · #74488D · #8D7448
ANALOGOUS
#488D51 · #488D74 · #48848D

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.93:1AA Large
Sample text on black
5.34:1AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Kompozit On the Nile Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching On the Nile from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Kompozit 0710 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of On the Nile

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to On the Nile is Alexandrite (SW 60) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alexandrite swatch →

Behr Equivalent of On the Nile

At Behr, the closest color to On the Nile is Aspen Valley (N430-5) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aspen Valley swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of On the Nile

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Juniper Green (601), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for On the Nile without repainting risk. See the full Juniper Green swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of On the Nile

Valspar has no exact twin of On the Nile. The nearest is Spa Green (5004-6A) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21.4 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spa Green swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of On the Nile

PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of On the Nile. The nearest is Mallard Green (PPG1132-6) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mallard Green swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of On the Nile

Glidden has no exact twin of On the Nile. The nearest is Mallard Green (PPG1132-6) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mallard Green swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of On the Nile

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to On the Nile is Mineralized Jade (230-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mineralized Jade swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of On the Nile

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to On the Nile is Alexandrite (HGSW 0060) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alexandrite swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of On the Nile

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of On the Nile. The nearest is Verdigris Green (NO. W50) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Verdigris Green swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of On the Nile

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to On the Nile is On the Nile (0710) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full On the Nile swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of On the Nile

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of On the Nile is On the Nile (0710). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 22). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order On the Nile and you'll get the same color. See the full On the Nile swatch →

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