Manitou Blue vs Palisade paint color comparison

Manitou Blue vs Palisade

Manitou BlueSherwin-WilliamsvsPalisadeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 27.6 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Manitou Blue reads as blue, while Palisade reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 35 vs 26, Palisade will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Manitou Blue's cool character against Palisade's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 27.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Manitou Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 6501
LRV25.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6501
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Palisade
Sherwin-Williams · 7635
LRV35.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7635
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Manitou Blue vs Palisade Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Manitou Blue on one side and Palisade on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.