Snowy Owl
With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, Snowy Owl (EX226) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#CFCEC4
LRV
61.39
Snowy Owl's Color Strip
Snowy Owl is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Banister and Horizon Grey. The strip spans from Banister at the lightest end to Light Grey at the deepest. Strip Ex33 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Snowy Owl in Real Rooms
Snowy Owl has a high LRV of 61.39 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Snowy Owl holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Snowy Owl gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Snowy Owl rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Snowy Owl sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Snowy Owl in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Snowy Owl provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Snowy Owl on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Snowy Owl adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Snowy Owl in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Snowy Owl in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Snowy Owl is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Snowy Owl on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Snowy Owl provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Snowy Owl on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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