Illusion
SW 9592 · Sherwin-Williams
GreigeView Illusion SW 9592 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#B0A899
LRV
40
Family
Greige
SW 9592
Color profile
Light value
40 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Greige Also reads gray, beige
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 40, Illusion is a medium greige that reflects a moderate amount of light. Illusion carries a warm undertone. It sits between greige and beige. Sherwin-Williams files Illusion under Neutral.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 40 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around IllusionThis colorIllusionSherwin-Williams · SW 9592
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Tap any color to compareIllusion vs Gray Area
40LRV39
#B0A899Hex#AFA696
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Illusion vs Ethereal Mood
40LRV38
#B0A899Hex#AEA594
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Illusion vs Gateway Gray
40LRV41
#B0A899Hex#B2AC9C
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Illusion vs Chatroom
40LRV41
#B0A899Hex#B0AB9C
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Illusion vs Western Reserve
40LRV36
#B0A899Hex#A8A294
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Illusion vs Intellectual Gray
40LRV36
#B0A899Hex#A8A093
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Illusion vs Mega Greige
40LRV37
#B0A899Hex#ADA295
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Illusion vs Dorian Gray
40LRV39
#B0A899Hex#ACA79E
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Illusion vs Fawn Brindle
40LRV36
#B0A899Hex#A7A094
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Illusion vs Smooth Stone
40LRV37
#B0A899Hex#A8A298
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareIllusion vs Sharkskin
40LRV40
#B0A899Hex#B1AA9C
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sharkskin is near-identical compared with Illusion.
Illusion vs Artemis
40LRV40
#B0A899Hex#B0A998
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Artemis is very close match compared with Illusion.
Illusion vs Fieldstone
40LRV40
#B0A899Hex#B0A99D
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Fieldstone is very close match · cooler compared with Illusion.
Illusion vs Roadside
40LRV37
#B0A899Hex#ADA493
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Roadside is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Illusion.
Illusion vs Smoked Tan
40LRV38
#B0A899Hex#AEA494
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Smoked Tan is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Illusion.
Illusion vs Jockey Hollow Gray
40LRV39
#B0A899Hex#AEA897
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Jockey Hollow Gray is very close match compared with Illusion.
Illusion vs Light Gray
40LRV38
#B0A899Hex#AFA592
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Light Gray is very close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Illusion.
Illusion vs Finnie Gray
40LRV42
#B0A899Hex#B4AC99
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Finnie Gray is very close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Illusion.
Illusion vs Hardwick White
40LRV42
#B0A899Hex#B2ADA0
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hardwick White is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Illusion.
Illusion vs Ashen Gray
40LRV39
#B0A899Hex#B0A69A
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Ashen Gray is very close match compared with Illusion.
Illusion, answered
What is the LRV of Illusion?
Illusion (SW 9592) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 40, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Illusion a warm or cool color?
Illusion has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Illusion be used outside?
Yes, Illusion is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Illusion from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Illusion is Sharkskin (PPG1025-4) by PPG, near-identical.
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