GREENS

On the Nile

#488C72

RGB 72, 140, 114 · HSL 157°, 32%, 42% · CMYK 49, 0, 19, 45

On the Nile is #488C72 in HEX — rgb(72, 140, 114), hsl(157°, 32%, 42%), cmyk(49%, 0%, 19%, 45%).

On the Nile pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 157°, 32%, 42%. 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#488C72

RGB72, 140, 114

HSL157°, 32%, 42%

HSV157°, 49%, 55%

CMYK49, 0, 19, 45

Decimal4754546

CSS RGBrgb(72, 140, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(157, 32%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

On the Nile C-709

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

On The Nile 710

ΔE 0.7 · #488D74

Dulux

Molly Robins S26E7

ΔE 2 · #4D8A70

Benjamin Moore

Juniper 601

ΔE 2.3 · #468B75

Behr

Forest Edge S430-6

ΔE 4.3 · #51876C

Dunn-Edwards

Fern Gully DE5692

ΔE 4.5 · #398467

Kilz

Forest Found RG110-01

ΔE 4.7 · #46836E

Sherwin-Williams

Ionian SW6754

ΔE 5.1 · #368976

PPG

Mallard Green 1132-6

ΔE 5.6 · #478865

Valspar

Beach Grass 5008-8B

ΔE 7 · #579C87

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 10 · #4E795B

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 10.1 · #317455

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 10.5 · #18887C

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 12.7 · #497E76

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 13.7 · #286A4C

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 17.5 · #768769

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#488C72

#8D4963

Analogous

#498D51

#488C72

#49858D

Triadic

#488C72

#73498D

#8D7349

Split-Complementary

#488C72

#8D4985

#8D5149

Tetradic

#488C72

#51498D

#8D4963

#858D49

Monochromatic

#152821

#2F5B4A

#488C72

#6EB49A

#A1CEBD

Rectangle

#488C72

#49638D

#8D4963

#8D7349

Compound

#488C72

#49858D

#8D4963

#8D5149

Variations

Lighter

#63AF92

#8EBEAC

#C0D7CE

Darker

#39725C

#265040

#162F25

Saturation

#61756D

#498D73

#24B27C

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

3.99:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.27:1

Deuteranopia

#488C72

#797874

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#488C72

#838376

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#488C72

#4F8788

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

On the Nile 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

#759671

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#488C72

Daylight 5500K

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

#639B95

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#744255

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: #488C72;

CSS — background

background-color: #488C72;

CSS Variable

--color-on-the-nile: #488C72;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'on-the-nile': '#488C72' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#488C72] text-[#488C72]

SCSS

$on-the-nile: #488C72;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #488C72?

#488C72 is On the Nile, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #488C72 warm or cool?

On the Nile reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with On the Nile?

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

What colors pair well with On the Nile?

On the Nile 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 On the Nile?

You can download On the Nile 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 On the Nile?

The hex code is #488C72. In RGB it's 72, 140, 114, and in HSL it's 157°, 32%, 42%.

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