Illusion 9592 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B0A899, estimated LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sharkskin from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #B0A899 · 9592
Illusion
40%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Illusion Technical Profile
HEX Code#B0A899
RGB176, 168, 153
Estimated LRV39.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Sharkskin
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#B1AA9C
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Terrace Taupe
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#B2AB9C
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Hazy Gray
Dutch Boy
#AEA597
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Artemis
Valspar
#B0A998
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Homespun Linen
Vista Paint
#B3AC9E
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Well-Crafted
Dunn-Edwards
#AEA898
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Khaki
Kilz
#B3A997
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Upper West Side
Benjamin Moore
#B0A89C
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Hirshfield's
#B5AB9A
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Colors That Work With Illusion
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Illusion
#B0A899
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Illusion
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Illusion Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Illusion — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Illusion have?
Illusion by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Illusion from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Illusion are Sharkskin by PPG (a close digital match), Terrace Taupe by Behr (a close digital match), Hazy Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Illusion's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Illusion?
Illusion has a estimated lightness value of 39.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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