ORANGES
Quicksand
#AEA497
Reading classic, Quicksand lands in the oranges family at HSL 34°, 12%, 64%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Quicksand CSP-200
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Quicksand
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #AEA497?
#AEA497 is Quicksand, a mid orange with a warm undertone.
Is #AEA497 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 wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
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 RGB value of #AEA497?
#AEA497 converts to RGB 174, 164, 151.