Sherwin-Williams Illusive Green: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 29

Illusive Green (SW 9164) is a dark cool gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle green undertone. Its LRV is about 29.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Illusive Green (100% match).

Compare Illusive Green with other brands

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LRV

29.2 · Dark

Undertone

Green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 9164

HEX

#92948D

RGB

146, 148, 141

HSL

77°, 3%, 57%

Family

Grays

Colors similar to Illusive Green in Sherwin-Williams

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Tin Lizzie Sherwin-Williams · SW 9163 · LRV 30

Summit Gray Sherwin-Williams · SW 7669 · LRV 30

Earl Grey Sherwin-Williams · SW 7660 · LRV 32

Cornwall Slate Sherwin-Williams · SW 9131 · LRV 29

Pewter Cast Sherwin-Williams · SW 7673 · LRV 32

Acacia Haze Sherwin-Williams · SW 9132 · LRV 32

Evergreen Fog Sherwin-Williams · SW 9130 · LRV 30

Gray Shingle Sherwin-Williams · SW 7670 · LRV 29

Illusive Green FAQ

What undertone does Illusive Green have?

Illusive Green is a dark cool gray with a subtle green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Illusive Green?

Illusive Green has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 29.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Illusive Green in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Illusive Green (HGSW9164), 100%; PPG: Husky Gray (PPG0994-6), 98%; Glidden: Husky Gray (PPG0994-6), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Rainstorm (CSP-50), 96%; Valspar: Dusky Parakeet (8004-30E), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Fieldstone Lodge (DEGR12), 96%; Behr: Battleship Gray (N360-4), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Plummett (No. 272), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Illusive Green?

The HEX code of Illusive Green (SW 9164) is #92948D, RGB 146, 148, 141. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.