Behr Curio (MQ3-22) records 67% LRV and 86.1 L*_HK lightness (#D3D8D2, RGB 211/216/210). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.81, a*=-2.78, b*=2.36, C*=3.65, h°=139.7°) place MQ3-22 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Curio (MQ3-22) are Benjamin Moore Oystershell (864, ΔE=0.46) and Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204, ΔE=1.73).
Behr Curio (MQ3-22, #D3D8D2) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Behr) | Curio (MQ3-22) | #D3D8D2 | 67% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Oystershell (864) | #D4D8D2 | 67.78% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.46 (99%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Wickham Gray (HC-171) | #D4D8D2 | 67.78% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.46 (99%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Sea Salt (SW 6204) | #CDD2CA | 63.37% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.73 (96.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Opaline (SW 6189) | #DCDFD7 | 72.94% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.04 (95.7%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.46 match for MQ3-22: Oystershell (864) delivers identical 67.78% reflectance to MQ3-22 with matched C*=3.48 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.46 match for MQ3-22: Wickham Gray (HC-171) delivers identical 67.78% reflectance to MQ3-22 with matched C*=3.48 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.72 match for MQ3-22: Ice Cap (1576) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Curio (MQ3-22) with +0.63 higher C*=4.28 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.73 equivalent for MQ3-22: Sea Salt (SW 6204) delivers -3.6 LRV points deeper than Curio (MQ3-22) with +0.96 higher C*=4.61 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.04 alternative to MQ3-22: Opaline (SW 6189) delivers +5.9 LRV points lighter than Curio (MQ3-22) with +0.67 higher C*=4.32 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.05 alternative to MQ3-22: Window Pane (SW 6210) delivers +5.2 LRV points lighter than Curio (MQ3-22) with +1.03 higher C*=4.68 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Curio (#D3D8D2, LRV 67%).
Curio (MQ3-22, b*=2.36) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Curio (67% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for MQ3-22 (2700K shifts to #F2D1B2)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Curio (MQ3-22) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code MQ3-22 (Curio) reflects 67% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Curio (MQ3-22) registers J'=87.7, a'=-3.97, and b'=1.82 with HSL (110°, 7%, 84%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86.1 L*_HK. Because MQ3-22 carries a*=-2.78 red-green and b*=2.36 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.65, Curio projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr MQ3-22 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Curio (MQ3-22) holds its native #DBD7C9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, MQ3-22 adapts to #E2D5C0; at 3500K halogen, Curio transitions to #E7D4BB; at 3000K residential LED, MQ3-22 warms to #EDD2B6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Curio (MQ3-22) settles at #F2D1B2.
When cross-matching Behr Curio (MQ3-22, #D3D8D2), Benjamin Moore Oystershell (864, #D4D8D2, LRV 67.78%) scores ΔE2000=0.46 and CAM16=0.47, followed by Wickham Gray (HC-171, ΔE=0.46). In Sherwin-Williams, Sea Salt (SW 6204, #CDD2CA, LRV 63.37%) achieves ΔE2000=1.73 ahead of Opaline (SW 6189, ΔE=2.04). Coordinate MQ3-22 with Frost (W-F-500) ceilings, Silver Chalice (640E-1) trim, White Bl-w14 (BL-W14) hallways, and Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Curio.
Behr Curio (MQ3-22) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 67% (#D3D8D2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86.1 L*_HK.
At 67% reflectance, Curio (MQ3-22) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.81) to hold its #D3D8D2 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.81, a*=-2.78, b*=2.36) classifies Behr Curio (MQ3-22) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=3.65 chroma and h°=139.7° hue.
Pair Curio (MQ3-22) with North & East Windows for MQ3-22 (67% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Curio (67% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, MQ3-22 shifts from #D3D8D2 toward #F2D1B2.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Curio (MQ3-22, #D3D8D2) are Benjamin Moore Oystershell (864, #D4D8D2) at ΔE2000=0.46 and Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204, #CDD2CA) at ΔE2000=1.73.
Both 864 and SW 6204 matches are verified against Curio (MQ3-22) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Curio (MQ3-22, LRV 67%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Silver Chalice (640E-1, #ECEBE9, LRV 83%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Silver Chalice (640E-1) with Curio (MQ3-22) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.