18th-century Flemish painting · art-to-room palette

Mountainous Landscape at Tivoli Color Palette & Paint Colors

This palette comes from a landscape by Simon Denis, painted in oil on paper around 1786 to 1797. It runs from pale sand to deep earthy brown, so it suits rooms that want a calm, natural feel with plenty of warmth.

Quick answer

Use the lightest tone, #FDDEC1, on the walls to keep the room bright. Place the deep wood tone, #625B45, on trim, a door, or a cabinet, and use the green accent, #7B784C, on a few small pieces.

Artist: Simon Denis
Date: ca. 1786–97
Movement: 18th-century Flemish painting
Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Image license: Public domain (CC0)
Wall color LRV: 77

Mountainous Landscape at Tivoli by Simon Denis — Simon Denis, *Mountainous Landscape at Tivoli*, ca. 1786–97. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, open access. The bar shows each color's measured share of the canvas.

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.

Pale warm sand

#E2CEB3 · 34.3% · LRV 64

Deep umber brown

#625B45 · 33.6% · LRV 11

Muted olive green

#7B784C · 16.4% · LRV 18

Creamy pale ivory

#FDDEC1 · 10.6% · LRV 77

Warm taupe khaki

#A49273 · 3.6% · LRV 30

Honey ochre tan

#B3905D · 1.4% · LRV 30

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.

Mountainous Landscape at Tivoli reduced to its palette colors — The same scene in 6 flat colors.

Detail of the painting where Pale warm sand is strongest — Pale warm sand

Detail of the painting where Deep umber brown is strongest — Deep umber brown

Detail of the painting where Muted olive green is strongest — Muted olive green

Detail of the painting where Creamy pale ivory is strongest — Creamy pale ivory

Detail of the painting where Warm taupe khaki is strongest — Warm taupe khaki

Detail of the painting where Honey ochre tan is strongest — Honey ochre tan

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
Pale warm sand `#E2CEB3`	Behr HDC-AC-09 Concord Buff Near-identical Valspar 3004-10B Holmes Cream Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 7688 Sundew Very close Farrow & Ball No. 226 Joa's White Very close	64	Small accents, art, accessories
Deep umber brown `#625B45`	Behr MQ6-28 Crushed Oregano Very close Valspar 6010-4 Amazon Silt Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 6167 Garden Gate Close Farrow & Ball No. 290 Salon Drab Similar	11	Wood and frames
Muted olive green `#7B784C`	Valspar 6006-6C Olivita Very close Behr N310-6 Palm Desert Close Sherwin-Williams SW 6425 Relentless Olive Close Farrow & Ball No. 298 Bancha Similar	18	One bold piece
Creamy pale ivory `#FDDEC1`	Behr 290A-3 Fall Straw Very close Valspar 2008-6C Créme Brûlée Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 6638 Flattering Peach Close Farrow & Ball No. 202 Pink Ground Similar	77	Main walls
Warm taupe khaki `#A49273`	Sherwin-Williams SW 7731 San Antonio Sage Near-identical Valspar 6008-4B Caraway Shield Very close Behr PPU8-06 Exploring Khaki Close Farrow & Ball No. 40 Mouse's Back Similar	30	Bed, sofa, curtains
Honey ochre tan `#B3905D`	Behr S280-5 Windswept Leaves Near-identical Sherwin-Williams SW 43 Peristyle Brass Very close Valspar 3010-4 Mixed Potpourri Very close Farrow & Ball No. 66 India Yellow Similar	30	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 creamy pale ivory 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.

North-facing room#DACABC

In north light, the warm yellow undertone of this wall color can look softer and a little more muted. Its LRV of 77 still reflects enough light to keep the room from feeling dim.

South-facing room#FDE0C1

Strong south light makes this very pale wall look bright and may bring out its warm yellow undertone. Pair it with the mid-tone taupe or ochre in textiles so the room does not feel washed out.

Evening, warm lamps (2700K)#D1B08B

Under warm evening bulbs, the yellow undertones become more noticeable and the wall looks cozier. The deeper tones, like the olive and umber, will look richer after dark.

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.

Walls

Bed, sofa, island

Bold piece

Wood takes Deep umber brown and the rug border takes Honey ochre tan in every combination.

Mood board

Details from the painting next to the colors and materials that carry them into a room.

Creamy pale ivory

Warm taupe khaki

Muted olive green

Linen

Oiled oak

Lime plaster

Aged brass

Palette card for Mountainous Landscape at Tivoli

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 I use on the walls of a small or dim room?

Use #FDDEC1 on the walls. It has an LRV of 77, so it reflects a lot of light and helps a small room feel more open.

Can I paint a whole room in the deep wood color?

Deep #625B45 has an LRV of 11, so it reads very dark. Use it on a door, built-ins, or one feature wall, and keep the other walls in a lighter tone.

How exact is the paint match for these colors?

Each color listed was measured from the painting, and the paint matches are the closest commercial matches found, not exact copies. Test a sample on your own wall and check it in morning and evening light before you buy.

Image: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 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.