Expressionism sits in the centre of the value range, lending the palette a sense of even, sustained light. Warm and cool tones are held in careful balance - neither family dominates, creating tension and resolution simultaneously. Muted throughout, the palette achieves its effects through value and temperature rather than chromatic force. #E1C897 delivers the chromatic peak at only 12.0% - a small shot of colour with outsized visual impact. A value spread of 67 units gives the palette both depth and air - shadows are genuinely dark, lights genuinely light.