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Sherwin-Williams Illusion

SW 9592 · #B0A899 · LRV ~39.5

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Sharkskin (~98% proximity)

Illusion (SW 9592) is a mid-tone greige from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 39.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Sharkskin (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Illusion in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

39.5 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Illusion in other brands?

PPG: Sharkskin (PPG1025-4), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Well-Crafted (DEGR35), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Sharkskin (PPG1025-4), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Artemis (8006-1D), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Jockey Hollow Gray (HC-108), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Chatroom (HGSW6171), ~97% proximity; Behr: Smoked Tan (HDC-NT-14), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Light Gray (No. 17), ~95% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.