Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Quicksand |
| SKU | CSP-200 |
| Hex | #AEA497 |
| RGB | 174, 164, 151 |
| HSL | 34°, 12%, 64% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Quicksand
Quicksand sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Quicksand is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Quicksand within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #AEA497 in HSL space. Pair Quicksand with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Quicksand Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Quicksand from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore CSP-200 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Quicksand
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Restoration (SW 9578), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quicksand without repainting risk. See the full Restoration swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Quicksand
The closest Behr equivalent of Quicksand is Smoked Tan (HDC-NT-14). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Behr is your counter, order Smoked Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoked Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Quicksand
The closest Valspar equivalent of Quicksand is Ashen Gray (6004-1C). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Valspar is your counter, order Ashen Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Ashen Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Quicksand
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Quicksand. The nearest is Aldabra (PPG14-28) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Quicksand
Glidden's nearest match is Heron Grey (20YY 37/094), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quicksand without repainting risk. See the full Heron Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Quicksand
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Quicksand is Hazy Gray (440-3DB). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Hazy Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Hazy Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Quicksand
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Quicksand is False Creek Greige (HGSW 3465). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order False Creek Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full False Creek Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Quicksand
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rocky Mountain Clay (DEBN65), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quicksand without repainting risk. See the full Rocky Mountain Clay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Quicksand
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Quicksand is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Quicksand
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Quicksand is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Quicksand
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Quicksand is Drifting Sand (0218). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Drifting Sand and you'll get the same color. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Quicksand
Hirshfield's's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quicksand without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Quicksand
The closest Rodda equivalent of Quicksand is Pebbles (CA041). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Rodda is your counter, order Pebbles and you'll get the same color. See the full Pebbles swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Quicksand
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Quicksand is Motley (C2-797) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Motley swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Quicksand
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Quicksand is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Quicksand
Kompozit's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quicksand without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →