Quicksand
Also known as: Silent Sands, Adolescent Rodent, Mocha Tan, Chocolate Cream Pie
Expect warm and inviting associations from Quicksand — a soft orange well suited to autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.58:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Quicksand color codes
- HEX
- #AC9884
- RGB
- rgb(172, 152, 132)
- RGBA
- rgba(172, 152, 132, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(30, 19%, 60%)
- HSV
- hsv(30, 23%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 12%, 23%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(64.2 5.3 13.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(69.2% 0.037 67.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: tan#D2B48C · ΔE 10.5
- RAL 1019 — Grey beige#A48F7A · ΔE 2.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Quicksand works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Quicksand
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Quicksand by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.77:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.58:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Quicksand background: #000000
Palettes featuring Quicksand
Quicksand with its complement
Soft neighbors of Quicksand
Quicksand triad
Similar colors
- Saddle Up#AB927A · ΔE 2.7
- Incense#AF9A7E · ΔE 3.1
- Sombrero#B39C8C · ΔE 3.1
- Hickory#B7A28E · ΔE 3.1
- Shiitake#A5988A · ΔE 3.2
- Sesame#BAA38B · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Quicksand is closest to Blank Stare.
Quicksand FAQs
What color is Quicksand?
Quicksand is a medium orange with the hex code #AC9884. In HSL terms it has a hue of 30°, 19% saturation, and 60% lightness.
What is the hex code for Quicksand?
The hex code for Quicksand is #AC9884. In RGB it's rgb(172, 152, 132), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 12%, 23%, 33%).
What colors go well with Quicksand?
Quicksand pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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