Manitou Blue
SW 6501 · Sherwin-Williams
BlueView Manitou Blue SW 6501 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#5B92A2
LRV
26
Family
Blue
SW 6501
Color profile
Light value
26 · Deep
Undertone
Cool cool, blue lean
Family
Blue Also reads teal
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This midtone blue and its cool teal undertone imparts a gentle yet cheerful vibe. Consider this deep and relaxing blue in a bathroom or child’s bedroom.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 26 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Manitou BlueThis colorManitou BlueSherwin-Williams · SW 6501
CoordinatingAged WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 9180CoordinatingKhaki ShadeSherwin-Williams · SW 7533CoordinatingBlue HorizonSherwin-Williams · SW 6497Similar colors
Tap any color to compareManitou Blue vs Georgian Revival Blue
26LRV24
#5B92A2Hex#5B8D9F
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Manitou Blue vs Lakeshore
26LRV27
#5B92A2Hex#5B96A2
BlueFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Manitou Blue vs Secret Cove
26LRV25
#5B92A2Hex#68909D
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Manitou Blue vs Mountain Stream
26LRV25
#5B92A2Hex#679199
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Manitou Blue vs Blue Cruise
26LRV26
#5B92A2Hex#6591A8
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Manitou Blue vs Secure Blue
26LRV22
#5B92A2Hex#5389A1
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Manitou Blue vs Leisure Blue
26LRV25
#5B92A2Hex#6A8EA1
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Manitou Blue vs Bluebird Feather
26LRV31
#5B92A2Hex#6F9DB3
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Manitou Blue vs Cloudburst
26LRV26
#5B92A2Hex#5C9598
BlueFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareManitou Blue vs My Skiff
26LRV26
#5B92A2Hex#5993A3
BlueFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
My Skiff is near-identical compared with Manitou Blue.
Manitou Blue vs Aqua Blue
26LRV28
#5B92A2Hex#5E97A9
BlueFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Aqua Blue is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Manitou Blue.
Manitou Blue vs Left Bank Blue
26LRV25
#5B92A2Hex#5C90A4
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Left Bank Blue is very close match · leans redder compared with Manitou Blue.
Manitou Blue vs Blue Toile
26LRV29
#5B92A2Hex#5598A9
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Blue Toile is very close match · 4 points lighter · leans greener compared with Manitou Blue.
Manitou Blue vs Blue Square
26LRV22
#5B92A2Hex#508A9A
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Blue Square is close match · 3 points darker compared with Manitou Blue.
Manitou Blue vs Cabana Blue
26LRV24
#5B92A2Hex#5B9099
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Cabana Blue is close match · 1 points darker · warmer compared with Manitou Blue.
Manitou Blue vs Yard Blue No.G12
26LRV25
#5B92A2Hex#658FA3
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Yard Blue No.G12 is close match · leans redder compared with Manitou Blue.
Manitou Blue vs Rendezvous Bay
26LRV26
#5B92A2Hex#50939D
BlueFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Rendezvous Bay is close match · leans greener compared with Manitou Blue.
Manitou Blue vs Acapulco Cliffs
26LRV28
#5B92A2Hex#4E9AA8
BlueFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Acapulco Cliffs is close match · 3 points lighter · leans greener compared with Manitou Blue.
Manitou Blue vs Chinese Blue
26LRV26
#5B92A2Hex#6A92A6
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Chinese Blue is close match · leans redder compared with Manitou Blue.
Manitou Blue, answered
What is the LRV of Manitou Blue?
Manitou Blue (SW 6501) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 26, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Manitou Blue a warm or cool color?
Manitou Blue has a cool undertone (cool, blue lean).
Can Manitou Blue be used outside?
Yes, Manitou Blue is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Manitou Blue from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Manitou Blue is My Skiff (V104-4) by Valspar, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6501
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