North-facing room
#B8B9B0In north light, the pale warm stone wall (LRV 55) looks cooler and quieter, and its yellow undertone softens. It still bounces enough light to keep a small or dim room from feeling closed in.
19th-century French painting · art-to-room palette
Standing Bather, Seen from the Back Color Palette & Paint Colors
This palette is built from deep blue-greens, warm stone neutrals and sage greens, all measured from Paul Cezanne's Standing Bather, Seen from the Back. It suits a room that should feel calm and earthy, with one or two darker notes for depth.
Quick answer
Use the pale warm stone (#C8C4AE) on the main walls and the soft khaki putty (#B4AE94) on a connected wall or built-ins. Bring in the muted sage (#609179) on one accent piece, and use the fresh moss green (#79A674) in textiles like cushions or a throw.
- Artist
- Paul Cezanne
- Date
- 1879-82
- Movement
- 19th-century French painting
- Collection
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- Image license
- Public domain (CC0)
- Wall color LRV
- 55
The 6 colors in this painting
Measured from the image and ordered by how much of the canvas they cover. LRV is how much light a color reflects, from 0 for black to 100 for white.
deep teal slate
pale warm stone
muted sage green
soft khaki putty
dark slate blue
fresh moss green
Where each color lives in the painting
Left, every pixel of the canvas snapped to its nearest palette color. Right, the detail where each color is strongest.
Closest paint colors
The nearest color from each brand. “Near-identical” and “Very close” are hard to tell apart on a wall; with “Similar”, compare a sample with the painting. Brands with nothing close are left out.
| Painting color | Closest paints | LRV | Use it for |
|---|---|---|---|
deep teal slate#4F7577 |
|
16 | Small accents, art, accessories |
pale warm stone#C8C4AE |
|
55 | Main walls |
muted sage green#609179 |
|
24 | One bold piece |
soft khaki putty#B4AE94 |
|
42 | Bed, sofa, curtains |
dark slate blue#394F5B |
|
7 | Small accents, art, accessories |
fresh moss green#79A674 |
|
33 | One small textile |
Paint names belong to their brands. Matches are measured from screen colors and are approximate; Light & Pigment is not affiliated with any paint brand.
How pale warm stone looks in your light
The wall color shifted for the light it will live in. Check the version closest to your room before buying a sample.
South-facing room
#D4CBB2In strong south light, the pale warm stone wall reads brighter and warmer, and the yellow undertone shows more clearly. Watch for glare on large areas, and test a sample board at several times of day.
Evening, warm lamps (2700K)
#B3A181Under warm evening bulbs, the pale warm stone wall takes on a soft, golden glow. The khaki putty and sage tones will look richer and more muted, which suits a living room used mostly at night.
Try the palette in a room
Pick which painting color goes on the walls, the big furniture and the bold piece. Floors, shadows and light follow your choices.
Wood takes a warm mid-brown and the rug border takes fresh moss green in every combination.
Mood board
Details from the painting next to the colors and materials that carry them into a room.
pale warm stone
soft khaki putty
muted sage green
Save this palette
A card with the painting, all 6 colors and a room scheme. Pin it, or take it to the paint store.
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FAQ
Which color should cover most of the room?
The pale warm stone (#C8C4AE, LRV 55) works best as the main wall color. Its light reflectance keeps the room bright without looking stark.
Where should the deep blues go?
The deep teal slate (LRV 16) and dark slate blue (LRV 7) are the darkest colors in the set. Use them in small amounts, such as a door, a bookcase back or a single accent wall, so the room keeps its depth without feeling heavy.
Can I use these colors in a room with little natural light?
Yes, but keep the lightest color on the walls and use the darker tones in smaller areas. Check the wall color under your own bulbs before you commit, because warm light will push the yellow undertones forward.
Image: The Art Institute of Chicago, Public domain (CC0). Palette, posterized image, details and room views generated by Light & Pigment from that image. Colors look different on screen than on a wall, so always test a sample.