The waves
Soft Slate
Soft Low-contrast, gentle chroma - mid-key values and low saturation, approachable and calm.
Slate Blue-gray stone - the color of roofing slate, cool and slightly blue.
Color Palette
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light dark
0
100
62.0
vivid muted
0
100
8.0
warm cool
-30
0
+50
-6.5
Distribution
avg L 62.0
darklight
avg C 8.0
grayvivid
Brightness Heartbeat
Average brightness scanned top → bottom of the painting.
avg L 62.0 L = 0 L = 100
Palette Analysis
"The waves" (1893) reads as a mid, whisper-saturation cool palette built around Slate and Cool Grey. Color weight is distributed evenly across the top three swatches. A low-prevalence accent at #ADB2AC pulls the eye.
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- academic publishing
- heritage brands
- auction houses
- exhibition design
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