Drifting Snow
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Drifting Snow remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#E0DED3
LRV
72.79
Drifting Snow's Color Strip
Drifting Snow is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Estate and Frozen Lake. The strip spans from Coffee Berry at the lightest end to Frozen Lake at the deepest. Strip Ex6 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Drifting Snow in Real Rooms
Drifting Snow has a high LRV of 72.79 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Drifting Snow provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
The walls here show Drifting Snow in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Drifting Snow is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
A bedroom painted in Drifting Snow — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Drifting Snow in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Drifting Snow, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
See Drifting Snow in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Drifting Snow, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
A foyer painted in Drifting Snow sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Drifting Snow's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Drifting Snow in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
This kitchen scene shows how Drifting Snow holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Drifting Snow. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
See how Drifting Snow holds up in a real living room setting.
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