Ref. #488C72 · C-709
On the Nile
21%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
On the Nile Technical Profile
What color is On the Nile? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #488C72. Colors similar to On the Nile include Hirshfield's On The Nile, Benjamin Moore Juniper Green, MPC Irish Pub Green. On the Nile has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, On the Nile creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to On the Nile
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With On the Nile
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
On the Nile
#488C72
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B969C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for On the Nile
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
On the Nile Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to On the Nile.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
On the Nile — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does On the Nile have?
On the Nile by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match On the Nile from other brands?
The closest matches are On The Nile by Hirshfield's (#488D74), Juniper Green by Benjamin Moore (#468B75), Irish Pub Green by MPC (#3E896F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of On the Nile?
On the Nile has an LRV of 21.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why On the Nile's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.