North-facing room
#D5CDBBIn north light, the cream wall reads softer and a little cooler. Its warm yellow undertone can look slightly muted, so pair it with warmer lamps in the evening.
19th-century Austrian painting · art-to-room palette
Heroic Landscape with Rainbow Color Palette & Paint Colors
This palette is built from earthy browns, olive-umber shadows, a pale cream, and one soft blue. It suits rooms that need warmth and depth, such as a study, a dining room, or a bedroom with lamplight.
Quick answer
Use the pale cream #F6E3BF on the walls and the mid-tone taupe #837262 as the main color for larger surfaces like a sofa or drapes. Keep the very dark #453626 for small accents such as a door, a cabinet, or trim. Use the russet #835C3D for wood, and the soft blue #6888B5 for a textile like a throw or cushion.
- Artist
- Joseph Anton Koch
- Date
- 1824
- Movement
- 19th-century Austrian painting
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Image license
- Public domain (CC0)
- Wall color LRV
- 78
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 espresso brown
Warm taupe brown
Dark umber olive
Pale warm cream
Russet clay brown
Soft slate blue
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 espresso brown#453626 |
|
4 | One bold piece |
Warm taupe brown#837262 |
|
18 | Bed, sofa, curtains |
Dark umber olive#5B4C2B |
|
8 | Small accents, art, accessories |
Pale warm cream#F6E3BF |
|
78 | Main walls |
Russet clay brown#835C3D |
|
13 | Wood and frames |
Soft slate blue#6888B5 |
|
24 | 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 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
#F8E4BFIn strong south light, the cream wall looks bright and gives off a warm glow. The yellow undertone becomes more noticeable, so check it against your flooring and furniture in direct sun.
Evening, warm lamps (2700K)
#CDB38BUnder warm evening bulbs, the cream wall turns golden and creamy. The brown and russet tones look richer, and the soft blue stays calm rather than turning gray.
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 Russet clay brown and the rug border takes Soft slate blue in every combination.
Mood board
Details from the painting next to the colors and materials that carry them into a room.
Pale warm cream
Warm taupe brown
Deep espresso 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 paint a whole room in the darkest brown, #453626?
This color has an LRV of 4, so it absorbs most light and can make a room feel closed in. Use it on one accent surface, such as a door, a built-in, or a single feature wall in a large room with plenty of light.
Does the blue work with warm walls?
Yes. The soft blue #6888B5 is a cool mid-tone, so it contrasts with the warm cream and browns. Use it in a small amount, such as a throw, cushion, or rug, so it adds a clear cool note without overpowering the room.
Should I test samples before buying paint?
Yes. Light changes how these warm tones look through the day. Paint a large test patch on each wall, then check it in morning, midday, and evening light before you choose a final color.
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.