Curio
A crisp, pale grey with bleached undertones
Curio is a pale, neutral grey with delicate, bleached undertones. Because it offers high contrast for typography, it functions as a reliable alternative to stark white in interface design. Pair this hex code, #d3d8d2, with deep charcoal or matte black to maintain readability and a sophisticated, minimalist aesthetic. It excels as a background base where you need airy, understated structure.
Questions about Curio
What is the hex code for Curio?
Curio is #d3d8d2. In RGB that is rgb(211, 216, 210), in HSL hsl(110, 7%, 84%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 3%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use Curio #d3d8d2 in user interface design?
Use Curio as a soft background base to maintain readability while avoiding the harshness of pure white. It functions best when paired with charcoal or deep matte black typography, creating a sophisticated, airy aesthetic that keeps the viewer's focus on the content.
Does Curio #d3d8d2 lean warm or cool?
Curio functions as a cool-leaning neutral due to its bleached, stony undertones. This makes it particularly effective in minimalist layouts where you want to minimize visual noise without relying on aggressive, high-contrast black and white color schemes.
Is Curio readable on white or black?
Curio has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.52:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.