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.
Ref. #AA5945 · CSP-1140
Egyptian
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Egyptian Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Egyptian Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Egyptian.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Egyptian's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.