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Sherwin-Williams Illusion

SW 9592 · #B0A899 · LRV 39.5

Compare with other brands: PPG Sharkskin is a 98% match

Illusion (SW 9592) is a mid-tone greige from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 39.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Sharkskin (98% match).

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LRV

39.5 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9592

HEX

#B0A899

RGB

176, 168, 153

HSL

39°, 13%, 65%

Family

Greiges

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Illusion FAQ

What undertone does Illusion have?

Illusion is a mid-tone greige with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Illusion?

Illusion has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 39.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Illusion in other brands?

PPG: Sharkskin (PPG1025-4), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Well-Crafted (DEGR35), 98%; Glidden: Sharkskin (PPG1025-4), 98%; Valspar: Artemis (8006-1D), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Jockey Hollow Gray (HC-108), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Chatroom (HGSW6171), 97%; Behr: Smoked Tan (HDC-NT-14), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Light Gray (No. 17), 95%. 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 Illusion?

The HEX code of Illusion (SW 9592) is #B0A899, RGB 176, 168, 153. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.