Day at the Zoo
With a focus on bright and airy tones, Day at the Zoo (0818) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#F7F2D7
LRV
88.00
Day at the Zoo's Color Strip
Day at the Zoo is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Best of Summer and Lemon Tint. The strip spans from Best of Summer at the lightest end to Sun Drops at the deepest. Strip 79 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Day at the Zoo in Real Rooms
Day at the Zoo has a high LRV of 88 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
Day at the Zoo is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
The walls here show Day at the Zoo in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
To use Day at the Zoo in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
A bedroom painted in Day at the Zoo — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Day at the Zoo in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
For an "all-day" dining room, Day at the Zoo is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.
See Day at the Zoo in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
These examples of Day at the Zoo in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
A foyer painted in Day at the Zoo sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Day at the Zoo's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of Day at the Zoo make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
This kitchen scene shows how Day at the Zoo holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
There is a specific "glow" that Day at the Zoo takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
See how Day at the Zoo holds up in a real living room setting.
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