North-facing room
#BEC6B7In north light the pale sage cream looks softer and a little cooler. Pair it with warm white trim so the walls do not read grey.
19th-century French painting · art-to-room palette
Lucie Berard (Child in White) Color Palette & Paint Colors
This palette comes from Pierre-Auguste Renoir's "Lucie Berard (Child in White)," painted in 1883 and held by The Art Institute of Chicago. A pale green-cream sits beside deep blues and greens, so it suits rooms that need a light, calm base with stronger color in furnishings and accents.
Quick answer
Put the pale sage cream on the walls and the muted sea green on large furniture or a main feature. Use the rich cerulean blue for an accent such as trim, a chair, or a door, and keep the dark navy for textiles like cushions or a rug.
- Artist
- Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- Date
- 1883
- Movement
- 19th-century French painting
- Collection
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- Image license
- Public domain (CC0)
- Wall color LRV
- 66
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 sage cream
deep teal blue
muted sea green
rich cerulean blue
dark navy blue
olive moss green
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
pale sage cream#D1D7BA |
|
66 | Main walls |
deep teal blue#287886 |
|
16 | Small accents, art, accessories |
muted sea green#588E7F |
|
23 | Bed, sofa, curtains |
rich cerulean blue#106E97 |
|
14 | One bold piece |
dark navy blue#085286 |
|
8 | One small textile |
olive moss green#747C4F |
|
19 | Small accents, art, accessories |
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 sage 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
#DBDABBStrong south light brings out the brightness of the pale sage cream, and its light reflectance value of 66 bounces a lot of light into the room. The deep blues and greens will look richer and less heavy than in dim light.
Evening, warm lamps (2700K)
#B8AC88Under warm evening bulbs the green in the pale sage cream softens and can look slightly warmer. The deep teal and navy keep their depth and may read darker than they do in daylight.
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 a warm mid-brown and the rug border takes dark navy blue in every combination.
Mood board
Details from the painting next to the colors and materials that carry them into a room.
pale sage cream
muted sea green
rich cerulean blue
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 all six colors in one room?
You can, but keep the pale sage cream on the walls and let the deep blues act as accents. Using every color at full strength in one room can feel busy. Start with the wall and one or two accents, then add the rest in small amounts.
Which color should I use for a small or dark room?
The pale sage cream has a light reflectance value of 66, so it is the best choice for a small or dim room. Avoid using the dark navy on large surfaces in a room with little daylight, since it will make the space feel closed in.
How close are these to commercial paint colors?
Each color on this page was measured from the painting and matched to the closest commercial paint available. Matches are approximate, so test a sample on your own wall in your own light before you buy a full can.
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.