GREYS

Illusive Green

#92948D

RGB 146, 148, 141 · HSL 77°, 3%, 57% · CMYK 1, 0, 5, 42

Illusive Green is #92948D in HEX — rgb(146, 148, 141), hsl(77°, 3%, 57%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 5%, 42%).

Illusive Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 77°, 3%, 57%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#92948D

RGB146, 148, 141

HSL77°, 3%, 57%

HSV77°, 5%, 58%

CMYK1, 0, 5, 42

Decimal9606285

CSS RGBrgb(146, 148, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(77, 3%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Illusive Green SW9164

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 1.1 · #95958D

Benjamin Moore

Rainstorm CSP-50

ΔE 1.9 · #939692

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 1.9 · #969992

Behr

Cheyenne Rock 780B-5

ΔE 2.2 · #969591

Kilz

Lost Space RL160

ΔE 2.4 · #98958C

Dulux

Viridis SG5F4

ΔE 2.5 · #8B9188

PPG

Phoenix Fossil 1009-5

ΔE 2.7 · #8E908D

Valspar

Cathedral Stone 4003-2A

ΔE 3.5 · #979492

IKEA

IKEA194 194

ΔE 3.8 · #9A9E95

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 3.8 · #8D8D8B

Vista Paint

Granite Cliff K-931

ΔE 3.8 · #948E85

Hallman-Lindsay

Everlasting Sage 422

ΔE 3.9 · #949587

Dunn-Edwards

Stone Creek DE6278

ΔE 4.2 · #8F9183

Colorhouse

Stone .07 Stone-07

ΔE 4.7 · #848A86

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.4 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#92948D

#908E95

Analogous

#95938E

#92948D

#8F958E

Triadic

#92948D

#8E9395

#958E93

Split-Complementary

#92948D

#8E8F95

#938E95

Tetradic

#92948D

#8E9593

#908E95

#958E8F

Monochromatic

#464743

#6C6E68

#92948D

#B9BAB5

#DEDFDD

Rectangle

#92948D

#8E9590

#908E95

#958E93

Compound

#92948D

#8F958E

#908E95

#938E95

Variations

Lighter

#A8AAA5

#BEBFBC

#D9D9D8

Darker

#767871

#51534D

#2F302D

Saturation

#929290

#93958E

#AACA59

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.07:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.84:1

Deuteranopia

#92948D

#94938E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#92948D

#94948E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#92948D

#939393

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Illusive Green gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#AD9C85

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#92948D

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#9AA1A9

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6E5D9A

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #92948D;

CSS — background

background-color: #92948D;

CSS Variable

--color-illusive-green: #92948D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'illusive-green': '#92948D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#92948D] text-[#92948D]

SCSS

$illusive-green: #92948D;

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#898C83 · ΔE 3.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #92948D?

#92948D is Illusive Green, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #92948D warm or cool?

Illusive Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Illusive Green?

Illusive Green works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Illusive Green?

Illusive Green pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Illusive Green?

You can download Illusive Green on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Illusive Green?

The hex code is #92948D. In RGB it's 146, 148, 141, and in HSL it's 77°, 3%, 57%.

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