Nile vs Sumptuous Sage
Where Nile belongs to Tikkurila's range, Sumptuous Sage is a Valspar color. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Nile (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Sumptuous Sage (LRV 47), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Nile vs Sumptuous Sage Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nile on one side and Sumptuous Sage 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.
More Nile comparisons
See how Nile stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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Nile reads slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 43), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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At LRV 52 vs 12, Nile is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 52 vs 12, Nile is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (52 vs 45) makes Nile the marginally brighter of the two.
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