Thimble Case vs Vast Lake
Thimble Case and Vast Lake come from the same Dulux collection. Hue-wise, Thimble Case belongs to the greige-grey family and Vast Lake to the blue family. The 37-point LRV gap — 68 for Thimble Case vs 31 for Vast Lake — means Thimble Case will open up a space more effectively. Where Thimble Case leans warm, Vast Lake reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 28.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Thimble Case vs Vast Lake in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Thimble Case and Vast Lake 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 Vast Lake.
Color Details
Thimble Case vs Vast Lake Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Thimble Case on one side and Vast Lake 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.