Himalayan Trek vs Quicksand paint color comparison

Himalayan Trek vs Quicksand

Himalayan TrekBenjamin MoorevsQuicksandBenjamin MooreΔE 7.5 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. At LRV 47 vs 37, Himalayan Trek will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 7.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Himalayan Trek
Benjamin Moore · 1542
LRV47.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1542
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Quicksand
Benjamin Moore · CSP-200
LRV37.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-200
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Himalayan Trek vs Quicksand Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Himalayan Trek on one side and Quicksand on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.