Behr Curio MQ3-22

Color code:MQ3-22
Color 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!

What are Behr Curio undertones?

Green is Behr Curio undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#D3D8D2

RGB code:

211, 216, 210

Is Behr Curio MQ3-22 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 110° this Grey refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

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 a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Grey shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Grey undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Curio:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Curio MQ3-22 vs Olympus White SW 6253

Behr Curio MQ3-22 vs Sherwin Williams Olympus White SW 6253Open Curio MQ3-22
LRV: 67%
Light color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 68.09%
Light color
Temperature: cold

Curio MQ3-22 vs Evaporation N450-1

Behr Curio MQ3-22 vs Behr Evaporation N450-1Open Curio MQ3-22
LRV: 67%
Light color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 65.42%
Light color
Temperature: cold