Values in still life rest in the mid-range - neither dramatically lit nor steeped in shadow. Warm hues command this palette; it favours the reds, oranges, and yellows of firelight and earth. Saturation is measured and controlled, giving the palette presence without visual aggression. The saturated accent, #C04B4F, registers at 5.3% - sparse enough to feel like a deliberate surprise. 54 units of value spread create a palette that is varied but unified - contrast in the service of harmony.