Egyptian Sun by PPG paint color
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Ref. #FBB158 · 04YY 51/583

Egyptian Sun

53%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Egyptian Sun 04YY 51/583 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FBB158, LRV 53 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pumpkin Butter from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Egyptian Sun Technical Profile

HEX Code#FBB158
RGB251, 177, 88
LRV52.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG

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Egyptian Sun in Every Brand

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

PPGEgyptian Sun
Nearly identical
ValsparPumpkin Butter

Pumpkin Butter

Valspar

Nearly identical

Golden Archway

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Orange Marmalade

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Aloha

Kilz

Nearly identical

November Gold

Behr

Nearly identical

Freshly Squeezed

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Sweet Michelle

Vista Paint

Very similar

Pastel Yellow

RAL

Very similar

Yarrow

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Mango Madness

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Sprout .02

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With Egyptian Sun

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Egyptian Sun

#FBB158

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#CED35F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Egyptian Sun

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Egyptian Sun

Complement

Integrity

Egyptian Sun Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Seasoned Acorn

Pop

Field Poppy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Clover Leaf

Pop

Blue Calico

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Adventure

Pop

Electric Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

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Yellow Coneflower

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Oro De Maya

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Orange Slice

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Summer Lily Orange

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More orange colors from other brands

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

Alloy Bronze

Dutch Boy · 217-7DB

#996F32

Sunflower Fields

Benjamin Moore · 174

#F6B650

Coral Canyon

Vista Paint · 7991

#FFAA76

Cameo White

Valspar · 7002-21

#F0E3CD

Amber Moon

Vista Paint · 7985

#FFD8AB

Cool December

Dunn-Edwards · DEW383

#FDFBF8

Egyptian Sun — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Egyptian Sun have?
Egyptian Sun by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Egyptian Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Egyptian Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Egyptian Sun are Pumpkin Butter by Valspar (a near-identical match), Golden Archway by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Spring Squash by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Egyptian Sun'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 Sun?
Egyptian Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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