Gray Owl vs Thimble Case
Where Gray Owl belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Thimble Case is a Dulux color. Hue-wise, Gray Owl belongs to the grey family and Thimble Case to the greige-grey family. Thimble Case (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Gray Owl (LRV 65), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.2, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Gray Owl vs Thimble Case Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Owl on one side and Thimble Case on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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