Pebble Drift 2 vs Thimble Case
Pebble Drift 2 and Thimble Case come from the same Dulux collection. Pebble Drift 2 reads as blue, while Thimble Case reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 37-point LRV gap — 68 for Thimble Case vs 31 for Pebble Drift 2 — means Thimble Case will open up a space more effectively. Where Pebble Drift 2 leans cool, Thimble Case reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 28.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Pebble Drift 2 vs Thimble Case in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Pebble Drift 2 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.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Thimble Case reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Pebble Drift 2.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Thimble Case returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Pebble Drift 2 vs Thimble Case Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pebble Drift 2 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.