Sistine Chapel Ceiling: Creation of the Sun and Moon
Soft Stone
Soft Low-contrast, gentle chroma - mid-key values and low saturation, approachable and calm.
Stone Neutral warm gray - the color of uncut limestone or granite, balanced and earthy.
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light dark
0
100
52.3
vivid muted
0
100
16.7
warm cool
-30
0
+50
14.1
Distribution
avg L 52.3
darklight
avg C 16.7
grayvivid
Brightness Heartbeat
Average brightness scanned top → bottom of the painting.
avg L 52.3 L = 0 L = 100
Palette Analysis
"Sistine Chapel Ceiling: Creation of the Sun and Moon" (1508) reads as a mid, muted-saturation warm palette built around Amber and Beige. Color weight is distributed evenly across the top three swatches. A low-prevalence accent at #CFCFD1 pulls the eye.
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