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Quicksand

#AC9884

RGB 172, 152, 132 · HSL 30°, 19%, 60% · CMYK 0, 12, 23, 33

Quicksand is #AC9884 in HEX — rgb(172, 152, 132), hsl(30°, 19%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 23%, 33%).

Quicksand pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 19%, 60%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#AC9884

RGB172, 152, 132

HSL30°, 19%, 60%

HSV30°, 23%, 67%

CMYK0, 12, 23, 33

Decimal11311236

CSS RGBrgb(172, 152, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 19%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Village Crier C-189

ΔE 0.7 · #AC9984

Hallman-Lindsay

Village Crier 190

ΔE 0.7 · #AD9986

Behr

Mocha Tan HDC-SP14-5

ΔE 1.6 · #AC9582

Sherwin-Williams

Sanderling SW7513

ΔE 1.6 · #A79582

PPG

Weathered Wood 1077-4

ΔE 1.9 · #B19C86

Dulux

Clay Dust S13D4

ΔE 2.1 · #B19D87

Dunn-Edwards

Wooden Peg DE6215

ΔE 2.3 · #A89983

Benjamin Moore

Alexandria HC-77

ΔE 2.7 · #A4937D

Valspar

Free Wheeling 2006-10A

ΔE 3.1 · #B09B8C

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 3.3 · #B49D8D

Kilz

Gone Country LL180

ΔE 3.3 · #B4A18C

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 3.4 · #AFA08C

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 4.1 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 6.5 · #A99E80

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 10.8 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.5 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AC9884

#8699AC

Analogous

#AC8686

#AC9884

#ACAC86

Triadic

#AC9884

#86AC99

#9986AC

Split-Complementary

#AC9884

#86ACAC

#8686AC

Tetradic

#AC9884

#86AC86

#8699AC

#AC86AC

Monochromatic

#5B4D3E

#89735D

#AC9884

#CBBFB3

#EAE6E1

Rectangle

#AC9884

#99AC86

#8699AC

#9986AC

Compound

#AC9884

#ACAC86

#8699AC

#8686AC

Variations

Lighter

#BDAD9E

#CCC2B8

#E0DBD7

Darker

#937A62

#665443

#3C3126

Saturation

#9F9993

#AC9986

#D6995C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.77:1

Fail

vs Black

7.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AC9884

#A49E84

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC9884

#9C9C87

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC9884

#AD9598

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Quicksand reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#C09F7E

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#AC9884

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#AEA4A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6382A1

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #AC9884;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC9884;

CSS Variable

--color-quicksand: #AC9884;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quicksand': '#AC9884' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC9884] text-[#AC9884]

SCSS

$quicksand: #AC9884;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC9884?

#AC9884 is Quicksand, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AC9884 warm or cool?

Quicksand reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Quicksand?

Quicksand works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Quicksand?

Quicksand pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Quicksand?

You can download Quicksand on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Quicksand?

The hex code is #AC9884. In RGB it's 172, 152, 132, and in HSL it's 30°, 19%, 60%.

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