Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Egyptian Sand |
| SKU | 266 |
| Hex | #B09755 |
| RGB | 176, 151, 85 |
| HSL | 44°, 37%, 51% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Egyptian Sand
Egyptian Sand sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Egyptian Sand is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Egyptian Sand within Benjamin Moore'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 #B09755 in HSL space. Pair Egyptian Sand 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.
Benjamin Moore Egyptian Sand Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Egyptian Sand 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 Benjamin Moore 266 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Egyptian Sand
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Egyptian Sand is Edgy Gold (SW 6409) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Edgy Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Egyptian Sand
Behr's nearest match is Tapestry Gold (BNC-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Egyptian Sand without repainting risk. See the full Tapestry Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Egyptian Sand
At Valspar, the closest color to Egyptian Sand is Golden Moss (T520) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.1 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Moss swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Egyptian Sand
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Obsession (PPG1108-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Egyptian Sand without repainting risk. See the full Obsession swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Egyptian Sand
The closest Glidden equivalent of Egyptian Sand is Obsession (PPG1108-7). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Glidden is your counter, order Obsession and you'll get the same color. See the full Obsession swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Egyptian Sand
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Egyptian Sand is Tiny Tadpole (221-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tiny Tadpole swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Egyptian Sand
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Egyptian Sand is Olivine Crystal (HGSW 2214) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olivine Crystal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Egyptian Sand
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Viva Las Vegas (DET497), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Egyptian Sand without repainting risk. See the full Viva Las Vegas swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Egyptian Sand
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Egyptian Sand. The nearest is Duster (NO. 319) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Duster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Egyptian Sand
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Egyptian Sand is Jungle Expedition (0885) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jungle Expedition swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Egyptian Sand
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Egyptian Sand is Jungle Expedition (0885) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jungle Expedition swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Egyptian Sand
Rodda has no exact twin of Egyptian Sand. The nearest is Bronzite (R053) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronzite swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Egyptian Sand
C2 Paint's nearest match is Serengeti (C2-648), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Egyptian Sand without repainting risk. See the full Serengeti swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Egyptian Sand
At Kompozit, the closest color to Egyptian Sand is Jungle Expedition (0885) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jungle Expedition swatch →