Egyptian Sand vs Turning Leaf paint color comparison

Egyptian Sand vs Turning Leaf

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Egyptian Sand reads as beige, while Turning Leaf reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Turning Leaf (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Egyptian Sand (LRV 31), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Egyptian Sand runs yellow and red while Turning Leaf is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 6.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Egyptian Sand
Benjamin Moore · 266
LRV31.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number266
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Turning Leaf
Benjamin Moore · 384
LRV35.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number384
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Egyptian Sand vs Turning Leaf Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Egyptian Sand on one side and Turning Leaf on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.