ColorplanBenjamin Moore Quicksand (CSP-200) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 38. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Mega Greige (SW 7031), Farrow & Ball Light Gray (No.17) and Behr Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 37.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #AEA497 |
| RGB | 174, 164, 151 |
| HSL | 34°, 12%, 64% |
About Quicksand
Quicksand (CSP-200) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 38, Quicksand absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Quicksand's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Upper West Side (CSP-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Quicksand changes with the light
Quicksand has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Quicksand's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Quicksand will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Quicksand close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Quicksand will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Quicksand in real homes
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Quicksand equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.7
Also close: Intellectual Gray (ΔE 1.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Hardwick White (ΔE 3.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Quicksand questions
What undertone does Quicksand have?
Quicksand has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Quicksand's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Quicksand a light or dark color?
Quicksand has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 37.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 38, Quicksand absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Quicksand in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Mega Greige SW 7031 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.7); Farrow & Ball: Light Gray No.17 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Perfect Taupe PPU18-13 (very close, ΔE 2.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Quicksand?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Quicksand's undertone.
Where does Quicksand work best?
Quicksand works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 38, Quicksand absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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