Benjamin Moore Quicksand CSP-200

What are Benjamin Moore Quicksand undertones?

The undertone of Quicksand can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Quicksand CSP-200 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 34° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CSP-200 Quicksand HSL code: 34, 12%, 64%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Quicksand

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Quicksand:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

CSP-200
Quicksand

• 1551
  La Paloma Gray

  

• 2108-50
  Silver Fox

  

• CSP-70
  Upper West Side

  

• 1542
  Himalayan Trek

  

• 1543
  Plymouth Rock

  

Darker shades

CSP-200
Quicksand

• HC-86
  Kingsport Gray

  

• AF-155
  Weimaraner

  

• HC-87
  Ashley Gray

  

• CW-150
  Everard Coffee

  

• CSP-260
  Taupe Fedora

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Quicksand with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray and Blue Spruce.

CSP-200
Quicksand

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CW-660
  Chiswell Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

LRV of Quicksand

Quicksand has an LRV of 37.38% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#AEA497
RGB Decimal	174, 164, 151
RGB Percent	68.24%, 64.31%, 59.22%
HSV	Hue: 34° Saturation: 13.22% Value: 68.24%
HSL	hsl(34, 12, 64)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.75 Yellow: 13.22 Key: 31.76
YIQ	Y: 165.508 I: 10.136 Q: -1.93
XYZ	X: 36.316 Y: 37.785 Z: 34.65
CIE Lab	L:67.861 a:1.347 b:8.043
CIE Luv	L:67.861 u:6.719 v:11.144
Decimal	11445399
Hunter Lab	61.469, -2.113, 9.607