Grey Splendor vs Thimble Case
Both from Dulux's palette. Grey Splendor reads as blue-grey, while Thimble Case reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Thimble Case (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Grey Splendor (LRV 21), a difference of 47 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Grey Splendor runs neutral while Thimble Case is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 35.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Grey Splendor vs Thimble Case in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Grey Splendor and Thimble Case in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Thimble Case reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Grey Splendor.
Color Details
Grey Splendor vs Thimble Case Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grey Splendor 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.