Egyptian Sand 266 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B19856, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Viva Las Vegas from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B19856 · 266
Egyptian Sand
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Egyptian Sand Technical Profile
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Egyptian Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Egyptian Sand 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 Sand
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsViva Las Vegas
Viva Las Vegas
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Obsession
PPG
Nearly identical
Tapestry Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Escapade Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gold Finch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tiny Tadpole
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Gold Finch
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Beeswax .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Bamboo Leaves
Valspar
Very similar
Fresh Avocado
Kilz
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Egyptian Sand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Egyptian Sand
#B19856
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Egyptian Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Egyptian Sand 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 Sand.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Egyptian Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Egyptian Sand have?
Egyptian Sand by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Egyptian Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Egyptian Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Egyptian Sand are Viva Las Vegas by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Obsession by PPG (a near-identical match), Tapestry Gold by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Egyptian Sand'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 Sand?
Egyptian Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Egyptian Sand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.