19th-century French painting · art-to-room palette

Jesus Mocked by the Soldiers Color Palette & Paint Colors

A black field with warm gold, clay and brown. The palette suits a dramatic room, such as a library or a dining room with candlelight.

Quick answer

Paint the walls #EBCB9A, use #B28650 on the main furniture and #614D32 as an accent. Keep the near-black #1D1D1C for a door or shelving.

Artist: Édouard Manet
Date: 1865
Movement: 19th-century French painting
Collection: The Art Institute of Chicago
Image license: Public domain (CC0)
Wall color LRV: 63

Jesus Mocked by the Soldiers by Édouard Manet — Édouard Manet, *Jesus Mocked by the Soldiers*, 1865. The Art Institute of Chicago, 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.

Ink black

#1D1D1C · 53.4% · LRV 1

Warm sandstone

#EBCB9A · 15.8% · LRV 63

Dark walnut

#614D32 · 12.1% · LRV 8

Faded clay

#876555 · 11.8% · LRV 15

Antique gold

#B28650 · 4.4% · LRV 27

Chestnut brown

#7E5431 · 2.5% · LRV 11

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.

Jesus Mocked by the Soldiers reduced to its palette colors — The same scene in 6 flat colors.

Detail of the painting where Ink black is strongest — Ink black

Detail of the painting where Warm sandstone is strongest — Warm sandstone

Detail of the painting where Dark walnut is strongest — Dark walnut

Detail of the painting where Faded clay is strongest — Faded clay

Detail of the painting where Antique gold is strongest — Antique gold

Detail of the painting where Chestnut brown is strongest — Chestnut brown

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
Ink black `#1D1D1C`	Sherwin-Williams SW 6258 Tricorn Black Similar Behr 770F-7 Beluga Similar Farrow & Ball No. 256 Pitch Black Similar	1	Small accents, art, accessories
Warm sandstone `#EBCB9A`	Valspar 3004-6A Delightful Moon Near-identical Sherwin-Williams SW 2857 Peace Yellow Near-identical Behr M270-4 Filtered Moon Very close Farrow & Ball No. 37 Hay Close	63	Main walls
Dark walnut `#614D32`	Sherwin-Williams SW 9125 Oliva Oscuro Close Behr N250-7 Mission Brown Close Valspar 3011-8 Dark Earth Similar Farrow & Ball No. 290 Salon Drab Similar	8	One bold piece
Faded clay `#876555`	Sherwin-Williams SW 6061 Tanbark Near-identical Behr PPU3-17 Clay Pot Very close Valspar 2006-7A Chocolate Sauce Close Farrow & Ball No. 244 London Clay Similar	15	One small textile
Antique gold `#B28650`	Behr MQ4-9 Rice Curry Near-identical Sherwin-Williams SW 6131 Chamois Very close Valspar 3005-5A Garden Ochre Very close Farrow & Ball No. 66 India Yellow Similar	27	Bed, sofa, curtains
Chestnut brown `#7E5431`	Behr 260F-7 Caramel Latte Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 9107 Über Umber Very close Valspar 3010-8 Cowboy Hat Similar	11	Wood and frames

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 warm sandstone 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#CFBEA3

North light dulls warm yellows, so #EBCB9A (LRV 63) can look more beige than gold.

South-facing room#EFD1A2

South light intensifies the gold in #EBCB9A and #B28650, so choose a sample with less yellow if that is too much.

Evening, warm lamps (2700K)#C7A576

Warm evening bulbs make the gold glow against the dark, which suits a room you use after 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.

Walls

Bed, sofa, island

Bold piece

Wood takes Chestnut brown and the rug border takes Faded clay in every combination.

Mood board

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

Warm sandstone

Antique gold

Dark walnut

Linen

Oiled oak

Lime plaster

Aged brass

Palette card for Jesus Mocked by the Soldiers

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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Guides that use colors from this painting

Hall Paint Color Combination Ideas from Five Paintings Hallway

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FAQ

Is the black meant for walls?

It covers 53% of the painting at LRV 1, so it suits one wall, a door or cabinetry. In a small room it will absorb light.

What is the lightest color?

The sand #EBCB9A at LRV 63, which makes it the best choice for most of the wall area.

How do I keep it from feeling heavy?

Keep walls light, use the dark colors on furniture and trim, and add the gold for warmth.

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.