Thimble Case featured
Dulux30YY 68/024

Thimble Case

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Thimble Case remains a staple for Dulux designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 17 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#D8D4CE

LRV

68.00

Light Reflectance Value
68.00
light

Thimble Case in Real Rooms

Thimble Case has a high LRV of 68 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.

2 Bathroom Photos

The interaction between Thimble Case and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.

Dulux Thimble Case bathroom color review

Dulux Thimble Case bathroom color review

@bullbettsdecor

Dulux Thimble Case bathroom paint

Dulux Thimble Case bathroom paint

@shipponbarn

3 Living Room Photos

Thimble Case 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.

Dulux Thimble Case living room

Dulux Thimble Case living room

@number_45

Thimble Case hallway color review

Thimble Case hallway color review

@hspaintingdecorating

Dulux Thimble Case hallway

Dulux Thimble Case hallway

@mylittlesomething1573

3 Bedroom Photos

Pairing Thimble Case with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.

Dulux Thimble Case bedroom paint review

Dulux Thimble Case bedroom paint review

@theillypad

Dulux Thimble Case bedroom interior

Dulux Thimble Case bedroom interior

@jennys_home

Dulux Thimble Case bedroom paint

Dulux Thimble Case bedroom paint

@jennys_home

9 Misc Photos

Note how Thimble Case is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

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Dulux Gentle Moon wall paint color review

@premierdecoryork

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Color Codes

HEX#D8D4CE
RGB216, 212, 206
HSL36° 11% 83%
CMYK0 2 5 15
CIE LabL: 85.1 a: 0.3 b: 3.5
XYZX: 63.00 Y: 66.14 Z: 67.82