What is the HEX code for Behr Curio?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Curio undertone is #d3d8d2 .

What is the RGB code of Behr Curio?

RGB code is 211, 216, 210 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Behr Curio MQ3-22

Q: Is Behr Curio MQ3-22 cool or warm?

Behr MQ3-22 Curio is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Behr Curio undertones?

Green is Behr Curio undertone color.

Code:	MQ3-22
Name:	Curio
Brand:	Behr

What color is Behr Curio?

Behr MQ3-22 Curio is a sophisticated blend of calming blue and green tones, evoking a sense of tranquility and elegance in any space. This versatile color pairs beautifully with crisp whites, warm neutrals like Behr 4A3-4 Wheat Bread, and earthy greens such as Behr N370-5 Eucalyptus Wreath. Whether used as an accent wall or throughout a room, Curio adds depth and richness to any room. Embrace the timeless appeal of Behr Curio by pairing it with natural textures and metallic accents for a modern yet inviting look. Experience the transformative power of this stunning color in your home today!

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What are Behr Curio undertones?

Curio has a clear green undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#D3D8D2

RGB code:

211, 216, 210

Is Behr Curio MQ3-22 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 110°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

MQ3-22 Curio HSL code: 110, 7%, 84%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Curio

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Curio:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

MQ3-22
Curio

Darker shades

MQ3-22
Curio

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Curio with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 290, such as Behr Mata Hari and Ancestry Violet.

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LRV of Curio

Curio has an LRV of 67% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 67%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#d3d8d2
RGB Decimal	211, 216, 210
RGB Percent	82.75%, 84.71%, 82.35%
HSV	Hue: 110° Saturation: 2.78% Value: 84.71%
HSL	hsl(110, 7, 84)
CMYK	Cyan: 2.31 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 2.78 Key: 15.29
YIQ	Y: 213.821 I: -1.051 Q: -2.925
XYZ	X: 63.05 Y: 67.614 Z: 70.684
CIE Lab	L:85.813 a:-2.783 b:2.365
CIE Luv	L:85.813 u:-2.489 v:4.061
Decimal	13883602
Hunter Lab	82.228, -7.029, 6.592