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

Landscape with Tournament and Hunters Color Palette & Paint Colors

This palette comes from Jan van Scorel's "Landscape with Tournament and Hunters" (1519–20, Art Institute of Chicago), an oil on panel. It runs from a near-black brown to a pale warm cream, so it suits rooms that want earthy, warm color with clear contrast.

Quick answer

Use the parchment cream (#EAE5C7) on the walls. Pair the chestnut brown (#68432E) in textiles such as rugs or upholstery, and use the aged cedar brown (#96643D) on wood pieces. Keep the darkest walnut (#35251F) for a small accent area.

Artist: Jan van Scorel
Date: 1519–20
Movement: 16th-century Dutch painting
Collection: The Art Institute of Chicago
Image license: Public domain (CC0)
Wall color LRV: 78

Landscape with Tournament and Hunters by Jan van Scorel — Jan van Scorel, *Landscape with Tournament and Hunters*, 1519–20. 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.

Dark walnut brown

#35251F · 37.5% · LRV 2

Muted bronze olive

#836E45 · 23.1% · LRV 16

Warm parchment cream

#EAE5C7 · 20.6% · LRV 78

Rich chestnut brown

#68432E · 15.1% · LRV 7

Aged cedar brown

#96643D · 2.4% · LRV 16

Honey ochre gold

#C09B5C · 1.5% · LRV 35

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.

Landscape with Tournament and Hunters reduced to its palette colors — The same scene in 6 flat colors.

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

Detail of the painting where Muted bronze olive is strongest — Muted bronze olive

Detail of the painting where Warm parchment cream is strongest — Warm parchment cream

Detail of the painting where Rich chestnut brown is strongest — Rich chestnut brown

Detail of the painting where Aged cedar brown is strongest — Aged cedar brown

Detail of the painting where Honey ochre gold is strongest — Honey 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
Dark walnut brown `#35251F`	Sherwin-Williams SW 6006 Black Bean Close Behr BXC-78 Cordovan Leather Similar Valspar 1011-8 Antique Burgundy Similar Farrow & Ball No. 256 Pitch Black Similar	2	Small accents, art, accessories
Muted bronze olive `#836E45`	Behr 290F-6 Warm Earth Near-identical Sherwin-Williams SW 6412 Eminent Bronze Close Valspar 3006-9A Grecian Helmet Close Farrow & Ball No. 290 Salon Drab Similar	16	One bold piece
Warm parchment cream `#EAE5C7`	Behr S320-2 Pale Parsnip Very close Valspar 6007-5A Green Highland Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 6421 Celery Very close Farrow & Ball No. 2012 House White Close	78	Main walls
Rich chestnut brown `#68432E`	Behr 240F-7 Root Beer Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 6090 Java Very close Valspar 2009-10 Roasted Coffee Similar	7	One small textile
Aged cedar brown `#96643D`	Behr MQ2-6 Gilded Glamour Very close Sherwin-Williams SW 45 Antiquarian Brown Very close Valspar 3011-5 Autumn Surprise Close	16	Wood and frames
Honey ochre gold `#C09B5C`	Behr S290-5 Amber Autumn Very close Valspar 3005-7B Antelope Hide Very close Farrow & Ball No. 66 India Yellow Close Sherwin-Williams SW 6395 Alchemy Close	35	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 warm parchment 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#CECEBF

In north light, the parchment cream (LRV 78) will look softer and a little cooler. It still reads light and bright, so it works well in rooms that get little direct sun.

South-facing room#EFE5C5

In strong south light, the parchment cream will look brighter and warmer, and its yellow undertone will show more. Test a sample on the wall before you commit, since the glare can make it feel stronger than expected.

Evening, warm lamps (2700K)#C6B590

Under warm evening bulbs, the parchment cream takes on a golden, candlelit glow. The browns deepen into a cozy, enveloping feel, which suits living rooms and dining rooms.

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 Aged cedar brown and the rug border takes Rich chestnut brown in every combination.

Mood board

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

Warm parchment cream

Honey ochre gold

Muted bronze olive

Linen

Oiled oak

Lime plaster

Aged brass

Palette card for Landscape with Tournament and Hunters

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

North Facing Kitchen Colors: Warm Paints That Balance Cool Light North-facing · Kitchen

Dark Paint Colors for Rooms, Measured From Paintings Dark

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FAQ

Can I paint a whole room in the darkest walnut shade?

This shade has an LRV of 2, so it absorbs nearly all the light that hits it. It works best on one wall, a cabinet, or a built-in, where it can anchor the room without making it feel closed in.

Will the parchment cream work in a small room?

Yes. With an LRV of 78, it reflects a lot of light and helps a small room feel more open. Pair it with the browns in furnishings to keep the room from looking flat.

Which colors go well with the wood tones?

The aged cedar brown (#96643D) and the honey ochre gold (#C09B5C) sit close to each other in warmth, so they pair well. Add the parchment cream on the walls to give the wood a light backdrop.

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.