Quicksand vs Upper West Side paint color comparison

Quicksand vs Upper West Side

Quicksand and Upper West Side come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 37 vs 39 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 1.4 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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

Quicksand
Benjamin Moore · CSP-200
LRV37.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-200
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Upper West Side
Benjamin Moore · CSP-70
LRV39.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-70
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Quicksand vs Upper West Side Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Quicksand on one side and Upper West Side 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.