North-facing room
#D3CAB9In north light the cream wall (LRV 75) will look cooler and a little greyer than the swatch. It still reads light, so it keeps small rooms from feeling closed in.
18th-century painting · art-to-room palette
New England Country Seat Color Palette & Paint Colors
This palette comes from New England Country Seat, an oil painting on yellow poplar panel dated 1800 to 1820, held by The Art Institute of Chicago. It pairs a soft sage green with a very dark brown and warm wood tones, which suits rooms that need a calm, grounded feel.
Quick answer
Use the sage green (#A9B1A1) as the main color on the largest surfaces. Put the cream (#F1DEBD) on walls where you want light to bounce, use the very dark brown (#4A3A29) for a few accents like a door or cabinet, and let the deep ochre wood tone (#87653C) show in floors, frames, or furniture.
- Artist
- Artist unknown
- Date
- 1800–20
- Movement
- 18th-century painting
- Collection
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- Image license
- Public domain (CC0)
- Wall color LRV
- 75
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 Sage Green
Deep Espresso Brown
Warm Ochre Wood
Pale Warm Cream
Muted Tan Khaki
Light Buttery Yellow
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Soft Sage Green#A9B1A1 |
|
43 | Bed, sofa, curtains |
Deep Espresso Brown#4A3A29 |
|
5 | One bold piece |
Warm Ochre Wood#87653C |
|
15 | Wood and frames |
Pale Warm Cream#F1DEBD |
|
75 | Main walls |
Muted Tan Khaki#B79A61 |
|
34 | One small textile |
Light Buttery Yellow#F1D19C |
|
67 | 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 warm 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
#F4E0BDIn strong south light the cream wall will look brighter and warmer, and its yellow undertone will show more clearly. Test a large sample first, since the sage green will also lighten and look softer.
Evening, warm lamps (2700K)
#CAB08AUnder warm evening bulbs the cream wall takes on a golden tone and feels cozy. The sage green will look a bit deeper and greener, so check it under your own lamps before you commit.
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 Warm Ochre Wood and the rug border takes Muted Tan Khaki in every combination.
Mood board
Details from the painting next to the colors and materials that carry them into a room.
Pale Warm Cream
Soft Sage Green
Deep Espresso 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 I use for the main wall?
The cream (#F1DEBD, LRV 75) is the wall color in this scheme. It reflects a lot of light and keeps the room open. The sage green (#A9B1A1, LRV 42) works well on cabinetry, a single feature wall, or a sitting area that gets less daylight.
How do I use the very dark brown without making the room feel heavy?
Limit the very dark brown (#4A3A29, LRV 5) to small areas such as a front door, window trim, or a bookcase back. Keep it to a few spots so the lighter colors still lead the room.
What should I pair with the wood tones and textiles?
Pair the deep ochre wood tone (#87653C) with the tan textile color (#B79A61) and the pale cream. Use the tan for curtains, cushions, or a rug to tie the wood to the walls. Keep the palette warm throughout so the colors agree.
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.