On the Nile vs Ionian
Where On the Nile belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Ionian is a Sherwin-Williams color. On the Nile reads as green, while Ionian reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. On the Nile (LRV 24) reflects noticeably more light than Ionian (LRV 20), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
On the Nile vs Ionian in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. On the Nile and Ionian are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. On the Nile reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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On the Nile vs Ionian Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see On the Nile on one side and Ionian on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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