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Ref. #AA5945 · CSP-1140

Egyptian

16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Egyptian CSP-1140 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AA5945, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coral Red from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Egyptian Technical Profile

HEX Code#AA5945
RGB170, 89, 69
LRV16.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Egyptian in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Egyptian in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreEgyptian
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyCoral Red

Coral Red

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Airbrushed Copper

Behr

Nearly identical

Iron Ore

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Glowing Firelight

PPG

Nearly identical

Crimson Glow

Valspar

Nearly identical

Portsmouth Spice

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Scorching Hot

Kilz

Nearly identical

Portsmouth Spice

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Jalapeño

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Bamboozle

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Pearl Pink

RAL

Visible difference

Petal .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Egyptian

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Egyptian

#AA5945

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD9C75

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Egyptian

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Portsmouth Spice

Complement

Blue Moon Bay

Egyptian Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Claret Rose

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Rock Harbor Violet

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Napa Vineyards

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Baltimore Sky

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Moroccan Spice

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Terra Cotta Tile

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More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Antique Red

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Wild Horse

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Party Pink

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Lusty Orange

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Ablaze

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Egyptian — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Egyptian have?
Egyptian by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Egyptian in your own space before committing.
What colors match Egyptian from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Egyptian are Coral Red by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Airbrushed Copper by Behr (a near-identical match), Iron Ore by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Egyptian's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Egyptian?
Egyptian has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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