Sherwin-Williams • 6501

Manitou Blue

Name: Sherwin-Williams Manitou Blue 6501
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Manitou Blue is a versatile Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to perfect for adding character 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

Light Reflectance Value

25.50

medium

Temperaturecool

SaturationMidtone

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.

C1Byte Blue C2Stream C3Rest Assured C4Open Seas C5Manitou Blue

C6Loch Blue C7Bosporus

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 cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. 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.

SW Manitou Blue laundry room paint review

@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.

Sw Manitou Blue Dining Room

@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.

SW Manitou Blue bedroom color review

@quinonezrenovation

SW Manitou Blue bedroom interior

@quinonezrenovation

Manitou Blue Bedroom

@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.

Living Room

@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.