North-facing room
#DCD9C6In north light the mossy brown and olive look flat, so add lamps at different heights. The cream trim stays crisp.
17th-century Flemish painting · art-to-room palette
A Partridge and Small Game Birds Color Palette & Paint Colors
A Partridge and Small Game Birds is a dark palette of near-black, olive and khaki with one very bright cream. It suits a dining room or snug where dark walls and warm light create a close, cozy mood.
Quick answer
Use the bright cream (LRV 91) for trim and the ceiling, the khaki on walls or the main sofa, and the olive tones on wood and accents. Keep the near-black for a door, shelves or a frame.
- Artist
- Jan Fyt
- Date
- 1650s
- Movement
- 17th-century Flemish painting
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Image license
- Public domain (CC0)
- Wall color LRV
- 91
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.
Charcoal Black
Dark Olive
Mossy Brown
Olive Gold
Pale Khaki
Bright Cream
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Charcoal Black#2B2B26 |
|
2 | Small accents, art, accessories |
Dark Olive#383529 |
|
4 | One small textile |
Mossy Brown#70674C |
|
14 | One bold piece |
Olive Gold#8C845D |
|
23 | Wood and frames |
Pale Khaki#CDC1A1 |
|
54 | Bed, sofa, curtains |
Bright Cream#FFF5D1 |
|
91 | 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 bright cream 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
#FFF2CDSun makes the olive gold and khaki look more yellow and lively. The darks become softer by day.
Evening, warm lamps (2700K)
#D2BD95Evening bulbs bring out the gold in the olive and make the near-blacks recede. This is when the palette looks richest.
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 Olive Gold and the rug border takes Dark Olive in every combination.
Mood board
Details from the painting next to the colors and materials that carry them into a room.
Bright Cream
Pale Khaki
Mossy Brown
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
Can I use the pale khaki on all walls?
Yes. At LRV 54 it is a mid-light color that works in most rooms, and it keeps the palette's earthy character without feeling heavy.
What trim color works best?
The bright cream at LRV 91 gives sharp contrast against dark olive walls. For a softer look, use the khaki on the trim instead.
Why is the cream so bright?
It covers less than 1 percent of the painting, so it works as a highlight. At home, use it the same way: for trim, ceilings or small objects.
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.