15th-century Italian painting · art-to-room palette

Ecce Agnus Dei Color Palette & Paint Colors

This palette runs from deep umber and olive to pale wheat, with warm yellow undertones throughout. It suits rooms that want a earthy, grounded mood, such as a den, dining room, or bedroom with warm wood.

Quick answer

Use #DEC181 on the walls, since it is the only light tone and carries the most light. Put the mid olive #968B57 on large upholstery, a rug, or drapes, and use the rust #A5572E for a door, cushions, or a single accent wall piece. Keep the deep brown and near-black for wood, trim, and furniture.

Artist: Giovanni di Paolo
Date: 1455–60
Movement: 15th-century Italian painting
Collection: The Art Institute of Chicago
Image license: Public domain (CC0)
Wall color LRV: 55

Ecce Agnus Dei by Giovanni di Paolo — Giovanni di Paolo, *Ecce Agnus Dei*, 1455–60. 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.

deep umber brown

#665527 · 31.1% · LRV 10

very dark bronze

#3B2F1A · 27.5% · LRV 3

muted olive khaki

#968B57 · 26.1% · LRV 26

pale wheat cream

#DEC181 · 7.1% · LRV 55

burnt sienna rust

#A5572E · 5.4% · LRV 15

golden ochre gold

#CD9948 · 2.7% · LRV 36

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.

Ecce Agnus Dei reduced to its palette colors — The same scene in 6 flat colors.

Detail of the painting where deep umber brown is strongest — deep umber brown

Detail of the painting where very dark bronze is strongest — very dark bronze

Detail of the painting where muted olive khaki is strongest — muted olive khaki

Detail of the painting where pale wheat cream is strongest — pale wheat cream

Detail of the painting where burnt sienna rust is strongest — burnt sienna rust

Detail of the painting where golden ochre gold is strongest — golden ochre 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 umber brown `#665527`	Behr 300F-7 Centaur Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 7735 Palm Leaf Close Valspar 6005-4C Summer's End Similar	10	Wood and frames
very dark bronze `#3B2F1A`	Behr S-H-710 Dried Leaf Similar Sherwin-Williams SW 9183 Dark Clove Similar	3	Small accents, art, accessories
muted olive khaki `#968B57`	Behr S320-6 Garden Salt Green Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 6418 Rural Green Close Valspar 6007-4B Rolling Prairie Close	26	Bed, sofa, curtains
pale wheat cream `#DEC181`	Behr UL180-21 Tangy Very close Valspar 3007-5C Harpswell Green Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 6394 Sequin Close Farrow & Ball No. 51 Sudbury Yellow Close	55	Main walls
burnt sienna rust `#A5572E`	Sherwin-Williams SW 7703 Earthen Jug Very close Behr 260D-7 Copper Mountain Close Valspar 3010-6 Cinnamon Cake Close Farrow & Ball No. 42 Picture Gallery Red Similar	15	One bold piece
golden ochre gold `#CD9948`	Behr M280-6 Solid Gold Very close Valspar 3006-5A Bugle Call Close Sherwin-Williams SW 6395 Alchemy Close Farrow & Ball No. 66 India Yellow Close	36	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 wheat 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.

North-facing room#C7B792

In north light, the wall color #DEC181 will look cooler and slightly grayer. Its LRV of 55 keeps it from feeling dim, but warm lamps will help it look more like the original.

South-facing room#E5C98F

In strong south light, the wall color will look bright and warm. Its LRV of 55 means it will reflect a good amount of light, so it can make a room feel open without looking white.

Evening, warm lamps (2700K)#C0A067

Under warm evening bulbs, the wall color will glow and read as more golden. The deep brown and dark bronze will look rich and close to black, which adds depth to the 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 deep umber brown and the rug border takes golden ochre gold in every combination.

Mood board

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

pale wheat cream

muted olive khaki

burnt sienna rust

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

Can I use these colors on all four walls?

You can, but the wall color #DEC181 works best as the main choice because it is the lightest. Using the darker tones on every wall can make a small room feel closed in, so use them on trim, furniture, or one accent wall instead.

Which color should I use for trim and doors?

The very dark bronze #3B2F1A works well on trim and interior doors. It gives a strong edge against the pale wheat walls. For a softer look, use the deep umber brown #665527 instead.

How do I add a bit of color without overwhelming the room?

Use the golden ochre #CD9948 or the burnt sienna rust #A5572E in small amounts. Pillows, a throw, or a single vase are enough to add warmth. Keep these pieces to a few items so they stand out clearly.

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.