Quicksand DEC754 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E2D0B9, estimated LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Toasted Cashew from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #E2D0B9 · DEC754
Quicksand
65%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Quicksand Technical Profile
HEX Code#E2D0B9
RGB226, 208, 185
Estimated LRV64.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Quicksand
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Toasted Cashew
Behr
#E2D0B8
Close digital match
Maple Pecan
Vista Paint
#E1D0B9
Close digital match
Chalkware
PPG
#E0CEB7
Close digital match
Maple Pecan
Hirshfield's
#E3D1BB
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Havana Tan
Benjamin Moore
#E0CDB7
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Tanglewood Park
Valspar
#E8D4BC
Close digital match
Joa's White
Farrow & Ball
#DECFB9
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Irish Cream
Sherwin-Williams
#E3D2B8
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Candle Flame
Dutch Boy
#E6D3BF
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Irish Coffee
Kilz
#DACCBA
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Colors That Work With Quicksand
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Quicksand
#E2D0B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFB280
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Quicksand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Quicksand Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Quicksand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Quicksand have?
Quicksand by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Quicksand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Quicksand are Toasted Cashew by Behr (a close digital match), Maple Pecan by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Chalkware by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Quicksand's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Quicksand?
Quicksand has a estimated lightness value of 64.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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