Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | On the Nile |
| SKU | 0710 |
| Hex | #488D74 |
| RGB | 72, 141, 116 |
| HSL | 158°, 32%, 42% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
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 5The 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
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 →