Subzero Blue vs Thimble Case
Both from Dulux's palette. Hue-wise, Subzero Blue belongs to the blue family and Thimble Case to the greige-grey family. Thimble Case (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Subzero Blue (LRV 8), a difference of 60 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Subzero Blue runs cool while Thimble Case is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 57.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Subzero Blue vs Thimble Case Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Subzero Blue 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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