NEUTRALS

Curio

#D1D5D1

RGB 209, 213, 209 · HSL 120°, 5%, 83% · CMYK 2, 0, 2, 16

Curio is #D1D5D1 in HEX — rgb(209, 213, 209), hsl(120°, 5%, 83%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 2%, 16%).

Curio pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 120°, 5%, 83%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#D1D5D1

RGB209, 213, 209

HSL120°, 5%, 83%

HSV120°, 2%, 84%

CMYK2, 0, 2, 16

Decimal13751761

CSS RGBrgb(209, 213, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 5%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Curio MQ3-22

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Silvery 1604

ΔE 0.6 · #D0D5D2

PPG

Tornado 1009-2

ΔE 0.9 · #D1D3CF

Kilz

Cool Fog TB-61

ΔE 1.1 · #D4D8D4

Valspar

Morning Lake 7004-21

ΔE 1.2 · #D3D6D4

Hallman-Lindsay

Metro 530

ΔE 1.2 · #D4D5D0

Vista Paint

Grey Mare K-814

ΔE 1.3 · #D0D3D1

Sherwin-Williams

Reflection SW7661

ΔE 1.3 · #D3D5D3

Dulux

Silver Tea Set SG6H1

ΔE 1.6 · #D5D5D0

Dunn-Edwards

Rainy Season DE6310

ΔE 1.7 · #D1D8D6

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 1.8 · #CCD0CD

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 2.2 · #CFD8D2

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 2.8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.9 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3 · #C8CDC9

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 4.6 · #DAE2DD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D1D5D1

#D6D1D6

Analogous

#D4D6D1

#D1D5D1

#D1D6D4

Triadic

#D1D5D1

#D1D1D6

#D6D1D1

Split-Complementary

#D1D5D1

#D4D1D6

#D6D1D4

Tetradic

#D1D5D1

#D1D4D6

#D6D1D6

#D6D4D1

Monochromatic

#818D81

#A9B1A9

#D1D5D1

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#D1D5D1

#D1D6D6

#D6D1D6

#D6D1D1

Compound

#D1D5D1

#D1D6D4

#D6D1D6

#D6D1D4

Variations

Lighter

#DBDEDB

#E4E6E4

#EFF0EF

Darker

#A5AEA5

#6E7B6E

#404840

Saturation

#D3D4D3

#D1D6D1

#BDEABD

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1D5D1

#D4D3D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1D5D1

#D4D4D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1D5D1

#D1D4D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Curio gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#DCCCB8

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#D1D5D1

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C9D1DC

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#C7A1C7

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #D1D5D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1D5D1;

CSS Variable

--color-curio: #D1D5D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'curio': '#D1D5D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1D5D1] text-[#D1D5D1]

SCSS

$curio: #D1D5D1;

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#D4D8D2 · ΔE 1.5

Whisper

#D5D5D0 · ΔE 1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1D5D1?

#D1D5D1 is Curio, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D1D5D1 warm or cool?

Curio reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Curio?

Curio works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Curio?

Curio pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Curio?

You can download Curio on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Curio?

The hex code is #D1D5D1. In RGB it's 209, 213, 209, and in HSL it's 120°, 5%, 83%.

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