Manitou Blue vs Vermilion

Manitou Blue and Vermilion come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Manitou Blue belongs to the blue family and Vermilion to the pink-red family. The 20-point LRV gap — 26 for Manitou Blue vs 5 for Vermilion — means Manitou Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Manitou Blue leans cool, Vermilion reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 75.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.