Paint colors for your home, inside and out
18th-century Italian painting · art-to-room palette
This palette pulls six warm colors from an 18th-century interior scene: golden tan, near-black brown, burnt orange and a soft stone neutral. It suits living rooms, dining rooms and studies where you want a snug, earthy feel.
Quick answer
Paint the walls in the pale stone (#D7CBB8, LRV 61) and use the golden tan (#C49A5F) for the largest soft furnishings or a feature wall. Keep the near-black brown (#432819) for wood, the burnt orange (#CA5327) for a single accent, and the deep rust (#94431E) for textiles.
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.
Left, every pixel of the canvas snapped to its nearest palette color. Right, the detail where each color is strongest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Golden Tan#C49A5F |
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36 | Bed, sofa, curtains |
Dark Walnut Brown#432819 |
|
3 | Wood and frames |
Deep Amber Brown#996B35 |
|
18 | Small accents, art, accessories |
Warm Stone Neutral#D7CBB8 |
|
61 | Main walls |
Burnt Orange#CA5327 |
|
19 | One bold piece |
Deep Rust Red#94431E |
|
10 | One small textile |
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The wall color shifted for the light it will live in. Check the version closest to your room before buying a sample.
#C2BEB6The warm stone (#D7CBB8, LRV 61) will look a little quieter and slightly grayer in cool north light, but its yellow undertone keeps the room from feeling cold. It still reflects enough light to keep a north-facing room open.
#E0D1BAIn strong south light the stone reads lighter and creamier, and its warmth comes forward. It should feel calm rather than glaring, so you can use it on all four walls of a sunny room.
#BBA586Under warm evening bulbs the stone deepens toward a soft sand, and the golden tan and burnt orange glow alongside it. Choose bulbs that are not too yellow, or the whole scheme will lean heavily orange.
Pick which painting color goes on the walls, the big furniture and the bold piece. Floors, shadows and light follow your choices.
Wood takes Dark Walnut Brown and the rug border takes Deep Rust Red in every combination.
Details from the painting next to the colors and materials that carry them into a room.
A card with the painting, all 6 colors and a room scheme. Pin it, or take it to the paint store.
Use the warm stone (#D7CBB8, LRV 61). It is the lightest color in the palette, so it bounces the most light and gives the darker colors a calm backdrop. The closest paint matches we measured are listed on the page.
Yes, in a room with good light. At LRV 36 it is a mid-tone and will make a space feel cozier and a little smaller. It works well on a single feature wall or in a dining room used mostly in the evening.
Use them in small amounts. The near-black brown (#432819, LRV 3) suits wood furniture, door frames or shelving, and the burnt orange (#CA5327, LRV 19) works best as one accent such as a chair, a vase or a pillow. The deep rust (#94431E) adds depth in curtains or rugs.
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.
