Curio MQ3-22 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D1D5D1, estimated LRV 66 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sterling from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D1D5D1 · MQ3-22
Curio
66%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Curio Technical Profile
HEX Code#D1D5D1
RGB209, 213, 209
Estimated LRV65.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sterling
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#CFD3CF
Close digital match
Cool Fog
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#D4D8D4
Close digital match
Tornado
PPG
#D1D3CF
Close digital match
Morning Lake
Valspar
#D3D6D4
Close digital match
Grey Mare
Vista Paint
#D0D3D1
Close digital match
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
#CCD0CD
Close digital match
Metro
Hirshfield's
#D4D5D0
Close digital match
Reflection
Sherwin-Williams
#D3D5D3
Close digital match
Rainy Season
Dunn-Edwards
#D1D8D6
Close digital match
Laguna White
Dutch Boy
#C8CDC9
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Light Grey
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#D7D7D7
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Colors That Work With Curio
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Curio
#D1D5D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD99
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Curio
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Curio Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Curio — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Curio have?
Curio by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Curio from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Curio are Sterling by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Silvery Moon by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Cool Fog by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Curio's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Curio?
Curio has a estimated lightness value of 65.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Curio's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.