Egyptian Sand
266 · #B09755 · LRV 32 — warm red-orange tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Thai Curry21
- 2Offbeat Green26
- 3Egyptian Sand32
- 4Honey Tea52
- 5Jackfruit62
What Color Is Egyptian Sand, Really?
Egyptian Sand reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 266 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Egyptian Sand
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Egyptian Sand are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 266 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Edgy GoldSW 6409 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.3 | 32 | Color page → |
| Behr | Tapestry GoldBNC-15 · Behr | 1.6 | 32 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Golden MossT520 · Valspar | 2.6 | 31.1 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | ObsessionPPG1108-7 · PPG / Glidden | 1.1 | 31 | Color page → |
| Glidden | ObsessionPPG1108-7 · Glidden | 0.9 | 31 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Tiny Tadpole221-5DB · Dutch Boy | 2.3 | 32 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The 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.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
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.
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