PINKS

Quicksand

#E2D0B9

RGB 226, 208, 185 · HSL 34°, 41%, 81% · CMYK 0, 8, 18, 11

Quicksand is #E2D0B9 in HEX — rgb(226, 208, 185), hsl(34°, 41%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 18%, 11%).

Quicksand pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 34°, 41%, 81%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E2D0B9

RGB226, 208, 185

HSL34°, 41%, 81%

HSV34°, 18%, 89%

CMYK0, 8, 18, 11

Decimal14864569

CSS RGBrgb(226, 208, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 41%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Quicksand DEC754

Exact match

Vista Paint

Maple Pecan C-173

ΔE 0.4 · #E1D0B9

PPG

Chalkware 1087-4

ΔE 0.7 · #E0CEB7

Hallman-Lindsay

Maple Pecan 174

ΔE 0.7 · #E3D1BB

Dulux

Raw Cotton S13E1

ΔE 0.9 · #E3D2BA

Benjamin Moore

Havana 1121

ΔE 1.2 · #E0CDB7

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 1.4 · #DECFB9

Sherwin-Williams

Chopsticks SW7575

ΔE 1.5 · #E0D1B8

Valspar

Strawberry Malt 2008-8C

ΔE 1.8 · #E5CFBA

Behr

Stone Wash QE-10

ΔE 1.8 · #E4D2BE

IKEA

IKEA171 171

ΔE 2.4 · #E0D3BE

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 2.4 · #DCD0B8

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 3.3 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 3.6 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#E2D0B9

#BBCCE2

Analogous

#E2BDBB

#E2D0B9

#E0E2BB

Triadic

#E2D0B9

#BBE2D1

#D1BBE2

Split-Complementary

#E2D0B9

#BBE0E2

#BDBBE2

Tetradic

#E2D0B9

#BBE2BD

#BBCCE2

#E2BBE0

Monochromatic

#B5894F

#CCAD85

#E2D0B9

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#E2D0B9

#CCE2BB

#BBCCE2

#D1BBE2

Compound

#E2D0B9

#E0E2BB

#BBCCE2

#BDBBE2

Variations

Lighter

#E8DAC8

#ECE3D8

#F3EFE9

Darker

#CCAA7F

#A5783E

#614623

Saturation

#D5CFC9

#E2D1BB

#F1D3AC

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

13.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2D0B9

#DBD4BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2D0B9

#D3D3BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2D0B9

#E3CDD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Quicksand strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#E9C9A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2D0B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6CECA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#94ACCB

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #E2D0B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2D0B9;

CSS Variable

--color-quicksand: #E2D0B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quicksand': '#E2D0B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2D0B9] text-[#E2D0B9]

SCSS

$quicksand: #E2D0B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2D0B9?

#E2D0B9 is Quicksand, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E2D0B9 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 bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder 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, 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 #E2D0B9. In RGB it's 226, 208, 185, and in HSL it's 34°, 41%, 81%.

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