16th-century Italian painting · art-to-room palette

The Gathering of Manna Color Palette & Paint Colors

This palette comes from the warm browns, camel tones and soft golds of "The Gathering of Manna" by Aurelio Lomi, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Most of the canvas sits in deep, warm browns, with light tones used sparingly, so it suits rooms that want depth and a cozy, grounded feel.

Quick answer

Use the pale oat wall color (LRV 64) on the main walls so the room stays bright. Pair it with the deep chestnut for one accent wall or built-ins, the cognac tan for wood pieces, and the camel tan for textiles. Keep the light honey gold for small touches like cushions or lamp shades.

Artist: Aurelio Lomi
Movement: 16th-century Italian painting
Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Image license: Public domain (CC0)
Wall color LRV: 64

The Gathering of Manna by Aurelio Lomi — Aurelio Lomi, *The Gathering of Manna*. 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.

Deep espresso brown

#432F26 · 43.4% · LRV 3

Warm chestnut brown

#654631 · 37.5% · LRV 7

Cognac walnut tan

#9A724D · 11.7% · LRV 19

Soft camel tan

#BF9262 · 4.8% · LRV 33

Pale oat beige

#DCD0B6 · 1.4% · LRV 64

Light honey gold

#EEBE82 · 1.1% · LRV 57

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.

The Gathering of Manna reduced to its palette colors — The same scene in 6 flat colors.

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

Detail of the painting where Warm chestnut brown is strongest — Warm chestnut brown

Detail of the painting where Cognac walnut tan is strongest — Cognac walnut tan

Detail of the painting where Soft camel tan is strongest — Soft camel tan

Detail of the painting where Pale oat beige is strongest — Pale oat beige

Detail of the painting where Light honey gold is strongest — Light honey gold

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 `#432F26`	Sherwin-Williams SW 6076 Turkish Coffee Close Behr S-G-760 Chocolate Coco Close Valspar 1011-8 Antique Burgundy Similar Farrow & Ball No. 36 Mahogany Similar	3	Small accents, art, accessories
Warm chestnut brown `#654631`	Sherwin-Williams SW 6090 Java Very close Behr BXC-65 Outback Brown Close Valspar 2009-10 Roasted Coffee Similar	7	One bold piece
Cognac walnut tan `#9A724D`	Behr PPU4-17 Olympic Bronze Near-identical Sherwin-Williams SW 2824 Renwick Golden Oak Very close Valspar 3002-7A Chestnut Beach Very close	19	Wood and frames
Soft camel tan `#BF9262`	Valspar 3003-7C Corner Café Very close Behr HDC-CL-15 Burnished Caramel Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 6130 Mannered Gold Very close Farrow & Ball No. 66 India Yellow Similar	33	One small textile
Pale oat beige `#DCD0B6`	Sherwin-Williams SW 9119 Dirty Martini Near-identical Behr MQ3-16 Limescent Very close Valspar 6008-3B Dakota Trail Very close Farrow & Ball No. 3 Off-White Very close	64	Main walls
Light honey gold `#EEBE82`	Sherwin-Williams SW 7682 Bee's Wax Very close Valspar 3006-5C Golden Chime Very close Behr M260-4 Lunch Box Close Farrow & Ball No. 51 Sudbury Yellow Similar	57	Bed, sofa, curtains

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 oat beige 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#C5C1B4

In north light the pale oat wall looks softer and a little cooler. It still reads light, so the room will not feel closed in.

South-facing room#E4D5B8

Strong south light brings out the warm yellow in the pale oat wall. It can look creamy, so test a sample before you commit.

Evening, warm lamps (2700K)#BEA886

Under warm evening bulbs the pale oat wall takes on a golden glow. The chestnut and cognac tones will look rich and close together, which suits a reading corner or dining room.

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 Cognac walnut tan and the rug border takes Soft camel tan in every combination.

Mood board

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

Pale oat beige

Light honey gold

Warm chestnut brown

Linen

Oiled oak

Lime plaster

Aged brass

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 for the largest wall area?

Use the pale oat beige (LRV 64) for most walls. Its high light reflectance keeps the room bright, even though the palette leans dark. Save the deeper browns for smaller areas.

Can I use the very dark espresso brown in a small room?

It is best kept to a single feature, such as a door, trim or a narrow cabinet. At LRV 3 it absorbs most light, so a small room may feel smaller if it covers more than one wall.

What goes well with these colors in a living room?

Pair the chestnut and cognac tones with the camel tan in textiles, such as a rug, throw or upholstery. Add the honey gold in a few small accents. Keep the rest of the room in the pale oat wall 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.