North-facing room
#DCCE9BIn north light the pale yellow #FFE58D, at LRV 79, may look less sunny, but it still reflects a lot of light.
19th-century French painting · art-to-room palette
Mrs. William Astor (Caroline Webster Schermerhorn, 1831–1908) Color Palette & Paint Colors
Mrs. William Astor by Carolus-Duran is dominated by very dark brown and deep red-orange, lit by golds and a soft yellow. It suits a dining room or library that is meant to feel rich in the evening.
Quick answer
Use the pale yellow #FFE58D on the walls and the gold #DCA847 for the main furniture. Use #A25513 as an accent, #854313 for wood and #C6861E for textiles.
- Date
- 1890
- Movement
- 19th-century French painting
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Image license
- Public domain (CC0)
- Wall color LRV
- 79
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.
Espresso Black Brown
Rust Brown
Burnt Sienna
Golden Sand
Warm Amber Gold
Pale Butter Yellow
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Espresso Black Brown#241814 |
|
1 | Small accents, art, accessories |
Rust Brown#854313 |
|
9 | Small accents, art, accessories |
Burnt Sienna#A25513 |
|
14 | One bold piece |
Golden Sand#DCA847 |
|
44 | Bed, sofa, curtains |
Warm Amber Gold#C6861E |
|
29 | One small textile |
Pale Butter Yellow#FFE58D |
|
79 | Main walls |
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 butter yellow 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
#FFE598In strong south light the yellow can look bright and saturated on a large wall, so test it before using it everywhere.
Evening, warm lamps (2700K)
#D2B56EUnder warm evening bulbs the golds and rust colors glow and the near-black brown stays 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.
Wood takes a warm mid-brown and the rug border takes Warm Amber Gold in every combination.
Mood board
Details from the painting next to the colors and materials that carry them into a room.
Pale Butter Yellow
Golden Sand
Burnt Sienna
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
Is the yellow wall color too bright?
It is a very light, warm yellow with an LRV of 79. If it feels strong, use it on one wall or on the ceiling.
How do I use the dark red-browns?
The #854313 has an LRV of 9 and the #241814 an LRV of 1. They suit cabinets, doors or a wood stain.
What is the role of the gold?
The #DCA847 has an LRV of 44 and works for upholstery, a mirror frame or a painted chair.
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.