Manitou Blue
Manitou Blue is a versatile Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 15 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#5B92A2
LRV
25.50
Manitou Blue's Color Strip
Manitou Blue is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Open Seas and Loch Blue. The strip spans from Byte Blue at the lightest end to Bosporus at the deepest. Color strip 174 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Manitou Blue in Real Rooms
Manitou Blue has a medium LRV of 25.5 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, dining room, bedroom, living room and kitchen cabinets.
7 Misc Photos
See how Manitou Blue is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Laundry room walls brighten dramatically in cool Manitou Blue.
@angelasaffordabledecordesign
1 Dining Room Photo
Pairing Manitou Blue with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.
Dining space glows with the depth of Manitou Blue.
@stefanyiascarfo
3 Bedroom Photos
Manitou Blue has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.
Bedroom walls create peaceful retreat in cool Manitou Blue.
@quinonezrenovation
Wall color establishes calm in soothing Manitou Blue.
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Bedroom sanctuary feels restful in deep Manitou Blue.
@north_tx_paint_pros
1 Living Room Photo
Manitou Blue provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Seating area anchors around walls in elegant Manitou Blue.
@bennybspaintingllc
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The way Manitou Blue interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.
Cabinetry and hardware showcase beautiful Manitou Blue finish.
@ohsnapdesignsgr
Lower cabinets make an impact in bold Manitou Blue.
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Island base and perimeter blend in coordinated Manitou Blue.
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Coordinating Colors
Blue Horizon reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 26), opening up a space where Manitou Blue encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 26, Aged White is decisively the brighter choice.
Khaki Shade reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 26), opening up a space where Manitou Blue encloses it.
Trim Color
Blue Horizon reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 26), opening up a space where Manitou Blue encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 27 and 26, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 26 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Manitou Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 26 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 26 and 26, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Manitou Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 26 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 5-point LRV gap (31 vs 26) makes Bluebird Feather the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 26), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Mauve Tinge reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 26), opening up a space where Manitou Blue encloses it.
At LRV 50 vs 26, Studio Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.
Truly Taupe reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 26), opening up a space where Manitou Blue encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 26, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 10-point LRV gap (35 vs 26) makes Palisade the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 26 vs 13, Manitou Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 38 vs 26, Aquitaine is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 47 vs 26, French Moire is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 26 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Baby Blue Eyes reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Adrift reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Manitou Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 10-point LRV gap (26 vs 15) makes Manitou Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 26 vs 10, Manitou Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Manitou Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.