Aqua Blue vs Manitou Blue
Aqua Blue (PPG) and Manitou Blue (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 3-point LRV gap — 28 for Aqua Blue vs 26 for Manitou Blue — means Aqua Blue will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 2.2 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Aqua Blue vs Manitou Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aqua Blue on one side and Manitou Blue on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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