North-facing room
#D1CCBDIn north light, the pale cream wall (LRV 76) stays light but can look a little cooler and more muted. The warm yellow undertone will read softer, so pair it with warmer lamps.
19th-century French painting · art-to-room palette
View of Saleve, near Geneva Color Palette & Paint Colors
This palette is drawn from Théodore Rousseau's 1834 oil study View of Saleve, near Geneva, and it is built from warm stone, cream, and deep earth browns. It suits living rooms, dining rooms, and hallways where you want a calm, grounded scheme with a natural feel.
Quick answer
Use the pale cream #EEE1C2 on the main walls, with the warm stone #C0B7A5 as a main color on large surfaces such as a sofa wall or cabinetry. Bring in the golden oak #8E6938 for wood, the deep rust #624428 for one accent, and the camel tan #B59B70 for textiles like curtains or throws.
- Artist
- Théodore Rousseau
- Date
- 1834
- Movement
- 19th-century French painting
- Collection
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- Image license
- Public domain (CC0)
- Wall color LRV
- 76
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 rust brown
Warm stone grey
Espresso dark brown
Pale cream linen
Golden oak brown
Soft camel tan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Deep rust brown#624428 |
|
7 | One bold piece |
Warm stone grey#C0B7A5 |
|
48 | Bed, sofa, curtains |
Espresso dark brown#422C16 |
|
3 | Small accents, art, accessories |
Pale cream linen#EEE1C2 |
|
76 | Main walls |
Golden oak brown#8E6938 |
|
16 | Wood and frames |
Soft camel tan#B59B70 |
|
34 | 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 cream linen 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
#F2E2C1In strong south light, the pale cream wall (LRV 76) will bounce a lot of light and look bright and warm. The stone grey and camel tones will look more open, and the deep rust accent will show its warmth clearly.
Evening, warm lamps (2700K)
#C9B28CUnder warm evening bulbs, the yellow undertones in the cream and stone will come forward and the room will feel cozy. The deep rust and espresso will look richer, so keep dark shades to smaller areas.
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 Golden oak brown 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 cream linen
Warm stone grey
Deep rust brown
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 cover the most wall space?
Use the pale cream #EEE1C2 (LRV 76) on the largest walls. It is the lightest color in the palette and will keep the room feeling open. The warm stone #C0B7A5 can be used on one main surface for contrast.
Can I use the darkest color in a small room?
The espresso #422C16 has an LRV of 3, so it reads very dark. In a small room, use it on a small area such as a door, trim, or a single piece of furniture rather than a full wall. Pair it with the cream wall to keep the space from feeling closed in.
What does LRV mean for choosing these colors?
LRV, or light reflectance value, measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 for black to 100 for white. The cream at LRV 76 will bounce light well, while the deep rust at LRV 7 will absorb it, so the rust works best as an accent rather than a main color.
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.