Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Illusive Green |
| SKU | HGSW 9164 |
| Hex | #92948D |
| RGB | 146, 148, 141 |
| HSL | 77°, 3%, 57% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Illusive Green
Illusive Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Illusive Green is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
14 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Clare
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Illusive Green within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #92948D in HSL space. Pair Illusive Green with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Illusive Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Illusive Green from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9164 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Illusive Green
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Illusive Green is Illusive Green (SW 9164). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Illusive Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Illusive Green swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Illusive Green
The closest Clare equivalent of Illusive Green is Shade (PNT100-MD-14). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). If Clare is your counter, order Shade and you'll get the same color. See the full Shade swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Illusive Green
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Rainstorm (CSP-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Illusive Green without repainting risk. See the full Rainstorm swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Illusive Green
At Valspar, the closest color to Illusive Green is Gray Expose (5007-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30.6 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Expose swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Illusive Green
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Illusive Green is Cloudy Slate (PPG0996-4) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloudy Slate swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Illusive Green
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Illusive Green is Before & After (JG-146) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Before & After swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Illusive Green
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Illusive Green is Fieldstone Lodge (DEGR12) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fieldstone Lodge swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Illusive Green
At Kompozit, the closest color to Illusive Green is Everlasting Sage (0422) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Illusive Green
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Illusive Green. The nearest is Hammered (C2-889) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hammered swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Illusive Green
Behr has no exact twin of Illusive Green. The nearest is Elephant Skin (PPU18-16) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Elephant Skin swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Illusive Green
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Illusive Green. The nearest is Chemise (NO. 216) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chemise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Illusive Green
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Illusive Green. The nearest is Sultry Castle (0562) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Illusive Green
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Illusive Green — the nearest deck color, Grayed Foundry (426-6DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.4). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9164 instead. See the full Grayed Foundry swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Illusive Green
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Illusive Green — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 9.4). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9164 instead. See the full Anita swatch →