Manitou Blue 6501 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5B92A2, estimated LRV 25 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yacht Club from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #5B92A2 · 6501
Manitou Blue
25%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Manitou Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#5B92A2
RGB91, 146, 162
Estimated LRV25.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Manitou Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Manitou Blue
#5B92A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#838FAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Manitou Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Manitou Blue 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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Manitou Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Manitou Blue have?
Manitou Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Manitou Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Manitou Blue are Yacht Club by Kilz (a close digital match), Aqua Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Aegean Sea by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Manitou Blue'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 Manitou Blue?
Manitou Blue has a estimated lightness value of 25.4, 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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