Indian River vs Quicksand paint color comparison

Indian River vs Quicksand

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Indian River reads as beige-greige, while Quicksand reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (37 vs 37), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Indian River
Benjamin Moore · 985
LRV36.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number985
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Quicksand
Benjamin Moore · CSP-200
LRV37.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-200
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Indian River vs Quicksand Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Indian River 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.