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

Portrait of a Man Color Palette & Paint Colors

Six colors measured from Portrait of a Man by Continental Painter, with their share of the canvas, light reflectance, a room scheme and how the wall color shifts in north, south and evening light.

Quick answer

Put Pale Grey on most walls, use Light Yellow for the bed, sofa or curtains, and keep Ink Grey to one bold piece. Warm Umber suits floors, wood and frames, and Shadow Grey works best in a single textile.

Artist: Continental Painter
Movement: 16th-century painting
Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Image license: Public domain (CC0)
Wall color LRV: 69

Portrait of a Man by Continental Painter — Continental Painter, *Portrait of a Man*. 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.

Pale Grey

#D9D9D9 · 31.1% · LRV 69

Light Grey

#CFCFCF · 30.4% · LRV 62

Ink Grey

#373431 · 26.9% · LRV 4

Shadow Grey

#5D5B54 · 7.1% · LRV 10

Light Yellow

#D5C190 · 2.8% · LRV 54

Warm Umber

#836A4E · 1.7% · LRV 16

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.

Portrait of a Man reduced to its palette colors — The same scene in 6 flat colors.

Detail of the painting where Pale Grey is strongest — Pale Grey

Detail of the painting where Light Grey is strongest — Light Grey

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

Detail of the painting where Shadow Grey is strongest — Shadow Grey

Detail of the painting where Light Yellow is strongest — Light Yellow

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

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
Pale Grey `#D9D9D9`	Behr N140-1 White City Near-identical Sherwin-Williams SW 6259 Spatial White Near-identical Valspar 4005-1A Polar Star Very close Farrow & Ball No. 2011 Blackened Very close	69	Main walls
Light Grey `#CFCFCF`	Behr N140-2 Chicago Fog Very close Valspar 4006-1A Silver Leaf Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 7662 Evening Shadow Very close Farrow & Ball No. 284 Worsted Very close	62	Small accents, art, accessories
Ink Grey `#373431`	Behr 790B-7 Bitter Chocolate Very close Farrow & Ball No. 256 Pitch Black Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 6991 Black Magic Close Valspar 4011-2 Dark Kettle Black Similar	4	One bold piece
Shadow Grey `#5D5B54`	Behr 780B-6 Mountain Ridge Very close Valspar 6004-2C English Tea Party Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 7645 Thunder Gray Close Farrow & Ball No. 26 Down Pipe Similar	10	One small textile
Light Yellow `#D5C190`	Behr 330F-4 Pebble Path Near-identical Sherwin-Williams SW 9027 Pale Moss Very close Farrow & Ball No. 37 Hay Very close Valspar 3008-8A Dry Leaf Very close	54	Bed, sofa, curtains
Warm Umber `#836A4E`	Behr UL180-26 Bazaar Very close Valspar 3006-9A Grecian Helmet Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 6110 Steady Brown Very close Farrow & Ball No. 290 Salon Drab Similar	16	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 pale grey 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#C3C7CB

Cool, even daylight pulls colors toward grey. Warm wall tones keep a north-facing room from feeling cold.

South-facing room#E1DCD3

Strong warm sun pushes light colors toward cream by midday. If it reads too yellow, step down to a cooler version.

Evening, warm lamps (2700K)#BCAD9A

Under warm 2700K bulbs colors turn honey-toned and dark colors read almost black. Matte finishes keep the look soft.

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 Warm Umber and the rug border takes Shadow Grey in every combination.

Mood board

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

Pale Grey

Light Yellow

Ink Grey

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.

Save to Pinterest Download card

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FAQ

What colors are in Portrait of a Man?

Measured from the image, the painting's six main colors are Pale Grey (#D9D9D9, 31.1% of the canvas), Light Grey (#CFCFCF, 30.4% of the canvas), Ink Grey (#373431, 26.9% of the canvas), Shadow Grey (#5D5B54, 7.1% of the canvas), Light Yellow (#D5C190, 2.8% of the canvas), Warm Umber (#836A4E, 1.7% of the canvas).

Does this palette work in a small room?

Yes. The wall color reflects about 69% of the light that hits it (LRV 69), so it keeps a small room bright. Keep the darkest colors to one piece of furniture or a textile.

Can I use this image on my own mood board?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art releases this image as public domain (cc0), so it can be reused freely.

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.

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

Portrait of a Man Color Palette & Paint Colors

Six colors measured from Portrait of a Man by French Painter, with their share of the canvas, light reflectance, a room scheme and how the wall color shifts in north, south and evening light.

Quick answer

Put Pale Yellow on most walls, use Light Ochre for the bed, sofa or curtains, and keep Shadow Grey to one bold piece. Warm Umber suits floors, wood and frames, and Shadow Umber works best in a single textile.

Artist: French Painter
Movement: 19th-century French painting
Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Image license: Public domain (CC0)
Wall color LRV: 82

Portrait of a Man by French Painter — French Painter, *Portrait of a Man*. 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.

Soft Black

#1C1717 · 37.8% · LRV 1

Shadow Grey

#443F38 · 37% · LRV 5

Shadow Umber

#534C40 · 17.4% · LRV 7

Warm Umber

#96704B · 3.5% · LRV 19

Light Ochre

#D7A17B · 2.4% · LRV 41

Pale Yellow

#FAE7C6 · 1.9% · LRV 82

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.

Detail of the painting where Soft Black is strongest — Soft Black

Detail of the painting where Shadow Umber is strongest — Shadow Umber

Detail of the painting where Light Ochre is strongest — Light Ochre

Detail of the painting where Pale Yellow is strongest — Pale Yellow

Closest paint colors

Painting color	Closest paints	LRV	Use it for
Soft Black `#1C1717`	Sherwin-Williams SW 6258 Tricorn Black Similar Behr 790B-7 Bitter Chocolate Similar	1	Small accents, art, accessories
Shadow Grey `#443F38`	Behr N210-7 Havana Coffee Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 7675 Sealskin Very close Valspar 6011-1 Fired Earth Close Farrow & Ball No. 256 Pitch Black Close	5	One bold piece
Shadow Umber `#534C40`	Sherwin-Williams SW 7055 Enduring Bronze Very close Behr N220-7 Cavalry Brown Very close Valspar 6009-3 Montana Moss Very close Farrow & Ball No. 255 Tanner's Brown Similar	7	One small textile
Warm Umber `#96704B`	Sherwin-Williams SW 9106 El Caramelo Near-identical Behr PPU4-17 Olympic Bronze Very close Valspar 3002-7A Chestnut Beach Close	19	Wood and frames
Light Ochre `#D7A17B`	Valspar 2006-5C Sweet Cardamom Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 9010 Windswept Canyon Very close Behr 260F-4 Sunset Beige Very close Farrow & Ball No. 66 India Yellow Similar	41	Bed, sofa, curtains
Pale Yellow `#FAE7C6`	Valspar 3004-6C Evening Sun Near-identical Behr M260-2 Light Nougat Near-identical Sherwin-Williams SW 7681 Tea Light Near-identical Farrow & Ball No. 59 New White Close	82	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 pale yellow 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#D8D0BF

Cool, even daylight pulls colors toward grey. Warm wall tones keep a north-facing room from feeling cold.

South-facing room#FBE7C4

Strong warm sun pushes light colors toward cream by midday. If it reads too yellow, step down to a cooler version.

Evening, warm lamps (2700K)#CFB58F

Under warm 2700K bulbs colors turn honey-toned and dark colors read almost black. Matte finishes keep the look soft.

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 Warm Umber and the rug border takes Shadow Umber in every combination.

Mood board

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

Pale Yellow

Light Ochre

Shadow Grey

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.

Save to Pinterest Download card

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FAQ

What colors are in Portrait of a Man?

Measured from the image, the painting's six main colors are Soft Black (#1C1717, 37.8% of the canvas), Shadow Grey (#443F38, 37% of the canvas), Shadow Umber (#534C40, 17.4% of the canvas), Warm Umber (#96704B, 3.5% of the canvas), Light Ochre (#D7A17B, 2.4% of the canvas), Pale Yellow (#FAE7C6, 1.9% of the canvas).

Does this palette work in a small room?

Yes. The wall color reflects about 82% of the light that hits it (LRV 82), so it keeps a small room bright. Keep the darkest colors to one piece of furniture or a textile.

Can I use this image on my own mood board?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art releases this image as public domain (cc0), so it can be reused freely.

18th-century Italian painting · art-to-room palette

Portrait of a Man Color Palette & Paint Colors

Six colors measured from Portrait of a Man by Italian Painter, with their share of the canvas, light reflectance, a room scheme and how the wall color shifts in north, south and evening light.

Quick answer

Put Deep Ochre on most walls, use Light Ochre for the bed, sofa or curtains, and keep Deep Red to one bold piece. A warm mid-brown suits floors, wood and frames, and Warm Red works best in a single textile.

Artist: Italian Painter
Movement: 18th-century Italian painting
Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Image license: Public domain (CC0)
Wall color LRV: 63

Portrait of a Man by Italian Painter — Italian Painter, *Portrait of a Man*. 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.

Ink Umber

#312017 · 57.6% · LRV 2

Deep Red

#833C28 · 21.9% · LRV 8

Warm Umber

#9E6942 · 8.1% · LRV 18

Warm Red

#B05535 · 5.6% · LRV 16

Light Ochre

#D89A6B · 4.6% · LRV 39

Deep Ochre

#FFC490 · 2.3% · LRV 63

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.

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

Detail of the painting where Deep Red is strongest — Deep Red

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

Detail of the painting where Deep Ochre is strongest — Deep Ochre

Closest paint colors

Painting color	Closest paints	LRV	Use it for
Ink Umber `#312017`	Sherwin-Williams SW 2838 Polished Mahogany Similar Behr 780B-7 Bison Brown Similar	2	Small accents, art, accessories
Deep Red `#833C28`	Sherwin-Williams SW 6335 Fired Brick Very close Behr 230D-7 Cinnamon Brandy Close Valspar 2011-7 Russet Red Similar Farrow & Ball No. 248 Incarnadine Similar	8	One bold piece
Warm Umber `#9E6942`	Valspar 3011-5 Autumn Surprise Very close Behr MQ4-5 Castellina Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 45 Antiquarian Brown Close	18	Small accents, art, accessories
Warm Red `#B05535`	Behr M210-7 Thanksgiving Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 6629 Jalapeño Close Valspar 2010-5 Orange Maple Close Farrow & Ball No. 42 Picture Gallery Red Similar	16	One small textile
Light Ochre `#D89A6B`	Sherwin-Williams SW 6360 Folksy Gold Near-identical Behr 280D-4 Caramel Sundae Very close Valspar 3001-3B Toffee Cream Close Farrow & Ball No. 66 India Yellow Similar	39	Bed, sofa, curtains
Deep Ochre `#FFC490`	Behr 280B-4 Apricot Light Very close Valspar 2008-6A Orange Taffy Close Sherwin-Williams SW 9007 Melón Meloso Close Farrow & Ball No. 218 Yellow Ground Similar	63	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 deep ochre 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#DCB99C

Cool, even daylight pulls colors toward grey. Warm wall tones keep a north-facing room from feeling cold.

South-facing room#FFCB9A

Strong warm sun pushes light colors toward cream by midday. If it reads too yellow, step down to a cooler version.

Evening, warm lamps (2700K)#D2A170

Under warm 2700K bulbs colors turn honey-toned and dark colors read almost black. Matte finishes keep the look soft.

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 a warm mid-brown and the rug border takes Warm Red in every combination.

Mood board

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

Deep Ochre

Light Ochre

Deep Red

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.

Save to Pinterest Download card

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FAQ

What colors are in Portrait of a Man?

Measured from the image, the painting's six main colors are Ink Umber (#312017, 57.6% of the canvas), Deep Red (#833C28, 21.9% of the canvas), Warm Umber (#9E6942, 8.1% of the canvas), Warm Red (#B05535, 5.6% of the canvas), Light Ochre (#D89A6B, 4.6% of the canvas), Deep Ochre (#FFC490, 2.3% of the canvas).

Does this palette work in a small room?

Yes. The wall color reflects about 63% of the light that hits it (LRV 63), so it keeps a small room bright. Keep the darkest colors to one piece of furniture or a textile.

Can I use this image on my own mood board?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art releases this image as public domain (cc0), so it can be reused freely.

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

Portrait of a Man Color Palette & Paint Colors

Six colors measured from Portrait of a Man by North Italian Painter, with their share of the canvas, light reflectance, a room scheme and how the wall color shifts in north, south and evening light.

Quick answer

Put Pale Grey on most walls, use Deep Grey for the bed, sofa or curtains, and keep Soft Black to one bold piece. A warm mid-brown suits floors, wood and frames, and Shadow Grey works best in a single textile.

Artist: North Italian Painter
Movement: 16th-century Italian painting
Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Image license: Public domain (CC0)
Wall color LRV: 70

Portrait of a Man by North Italian Painter — North Italian Painter, *Portrait of a Man*. 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.

Soft Black

#191919 · 36.7% · LRV 1

Shadow Grey

#585858 · 27.7% · LRV 10

Ink Grey

#393939 · 20% · LRV 4

Pale Grey

#DADADA · 7.8% · LRV 70

Muted Grey

#7D7D7D · 4.5% · LRV 21

Deep Grey

#9D9D9D · 3.3% · LRV 34

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.

Detail of the painting where Muted Grey is strongest — Muted Grey

Detail of the painting where Deep Grey is strongest — Deep Grey

Closest paint colors

Painting color	Closest paints	LRV	Use it for
Soft Black `#191919`	Sherwin-Williams SW 6258 Tricorn Black Similar Behr 770F-7 Beluga Similar	1	One bold piece
Shadow Grey `#585858`	Sherwin-Williams SW 7674 Peppercorn Near-identical Behr QE-62 Maximum Gray Very close Valspar 4005-2C Muskeg Grey Very close Farrow & Ball No. 26 Down Pipe Similar	10	One small textile
Ink Grey `#393939`	Behr MQ5-5 Limousine Leather Very close Farrow & Ball No. 256 Pitch Black Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 6994 Greenblack Very close Valspar 4011-2 Dark Kettle Black Close	4	Small accents, art, accessories
Pale Grey `#DADADA`	Behr N140-1 White City Near-identical Sherwin-Williams SW 6259 Spatial White Near-identical Farrow & Ball No. 2011 Blackened Very close Valspar 4005-1A Polar Star Very close	70	Main walls
Muted Grey `#7D7D7D`	Sherwin-Williams SW 2849 Westchester Gray Very close Valspar 4003-2B Rugged Suede Close Behr N140-5 Complex Gray Close Farrow & Ball No. 276 Mole's Breath Similar	21	Small accents, art, accessories
Deep Grey `#9D9D9D`	Behr MQ6-22 Gateway Gray Near-identical Valspar 4008-1C Stone Mason Gray Very close Farrow & Ball No. 265 Manor House Gray Close Sherwin-Williams SW 9162 African Gray Close	34	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 grey 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#C4C8CC

Cool, even daylight pulls colors toward grey. Warm wall tones keep a north-facing room from feeling cold.

South-facing room#E2DDD4

Strong warm sun pushes light colors toward cream by midday. If it reads too yellow, step down to a cooler version.

Evening, warm lamps (2700K)#BDAE9A

Under warm 2700K bulbs colors turn honey-toned and dark colors read almost black. Matte finishes keep the look soft.

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 a warm mid-brown and the rug border takes Shadow Grey in every combination.

Mood board

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

Pale Grey

Deep Grey

Soft Black

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.

Save to Pinterest Download card

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FAQ

What colors are in Portrait of a Man?

Measured from the image, the painting's six main colors are Soft Black (#191919, 36.7% of the canvas), Shadow Grey (#585858, 27.7% of the canvas), Ink Grey (#393939, 20% of the canvas), Pale Grey (#DADADA, 7.8% of the canvas), Muted Grey (#7D7D7D, 4.5% of the canvas), Deep Grey (#9D9D9D, 3.3% of the canvas).

Does this palette work in a small room?

Yes. The wall color reflects about 70% of the light that hits it (LRV 70), so it keeps a small room bright. Keep the darkest colors to one piece of furniture or a textile.

Can I use this image on my own mood board?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art releases this image as public domain (cc0), so it can be reused freely.