North-facing room
#D2C1B8In north light, #F0D1BB looks softer and cooler than in the photo. Its warm red-orange tone stays present but quiet, so the room feels calm.
17th-century Dutch painting · art-to-room palette
Portrait of a Seated Man Color Palette & Paint Colors
This palette is built from deep browns, olive-khaki darks, and warm clay tones taken from a seated portrait. It suits rooms where you want a quiet, grounded scheme with warm wood and fabric in the mix.
Quick answer
Use #F0D1BB on the walls, with #9B7D65 on larger main pieces such as upholstery. Bring in #67604B for wood, #524B3D as an accent, #3D2C27 for textiles, and #1A1917 in small amounts for the darkest detail.
- Date
- late 1650s or early 1660s
- Movement
- 17th-century Dutch painting
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Image license
- Public domain (CC0)
- Wall color LRV
- 68
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.
Near-black soft charcoal
Deep warm olive
Dark khaki umber
Dark warm brown
Light warm clay
Mid warm taupe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Near-black soft charcoal#1A1917 |
|
1 | Small accents, art, accessories |
Deep warm olive#524B3D |
|
7 | One bold piece |
Dark khaki umber#67604B |
|
12 | Wood and frames |
Dark warm brown#3D2C27 |
|
3 | One small textile |
Light warm clay#D2AF94 |
|
47 | Main walls |
Mid warm taupe#9B7D65 |
|
23 | 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.
This painting has no light tone, so the wall color above is a lightened version of its palest color (#F0D1BB).
How the lightest tone 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
#F3D6BCIn strong south light, #F0D1BB reads warm and bright. It can look close to pale peach at midday, so test a sample board before committing.
Evening, warm lamps (2700K)
#CAA988Under warm evening bulbs, #F0D1BB takes on a deeper, glowing warmth. The darker browns in the scheme will look richer and more cohesive.
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 Dark khaki umber and the rug border takes Dark warm brown in every combination.
Mood board
Details from the painting next to the colors and materials that carry them into a room.
Light warm clay
Mid warm taupe
Deep warm olive
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 paint a whole room in the darkest color?
#1A1917 has an LRV of 1, which reads very dark. Use it on small areas, such as a door, a built-in, or a single accent wall, rather than across a full room.
Which color works best for wood trim?
#67604B is the wood tone in this palette, with an LRV of 12. It has a deep warm yellow undertone, so it sits well beside the wall color without competing with it.
How do I check the wall color before painting?
Paint a sample board of #F0D1BB and view it at morning, midday, and evening. Because it is a lightened version of #D2AF94, its exact tone can shift with the light in your room.
Image: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 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.