Sherwin Williams Manitou Blue SW 6501
Contentsshow +hide -
- Manitou Blue for bedroom (6 photos)
- Manitou Blue for living room (1 photo)
- Sherwin Williams SW 6501 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Manitou Blue reviews (5 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Manitou Blue undertones?
- Is Manitou Blue SW 6501 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Manitou Blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Manitou Blue SW 6501
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Manitou Blue SW 6501 |
| Code: | SW 6501 |
| Name: | Manitou Blue |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Manitou Blue?
Sherwin Williams Manitou Blue SW 6501 is a muted medium blue with a noticeable blue-green cast and a lightly grayed finish. Its cool character reads clean and airy in bright daylight, while lower light can bring out its softened, more subdued side. Use it on bedroom or bathroom walls for color that feels present without becoming overly dark, or on built-in cabinetry against crisp white trim. Natural oak, pale maple, brushed nickel, and warm off-white textiles give this shade a grounded contrast. Manitou Blue also suits an exterior front door when paired with light neutral siding and charcoal accents.
Manitou Blue for bedroom (6 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
@quinonezrenovation
@quinonezrenovation
@toricaitdesign
@toricaitdesign
@north_tx_paint_pros
@north_tx_paint_pros
Manitou Blue for living room
Check out this stunning mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space
@bennybspaintingllc
Sherwin Williams SW 6501 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
@ohsnapdesignsgr
@ohsnapdesignsgr
@ohsnapdesignsgr
Sherwin Williams Manitou Blue reviews (5 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
@angelasaffordabledecordesign
@angelasaffordabledecordesign
@deb_mjl_homes
@stefanyiascarfo
@iheartbettyroad
Try before you buy
100% accurate
reusable paint samples
Peel, stick,
and repeat
Twice painted
with real paint
Next day
delivery
What are Sherwin Williams Manitou Blue undertones?
Manitou Blue is a midtone, soft teal. The HEX sample leans teal; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
91, 146, 162
Is Sherwin Williams Manitou Blue cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 194°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
SW 6501 Manitou Blue HSL code: 194, 28%, 50%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Manitou Blue
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Manitou Blue:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 6501
Manitou Blue
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Manitou Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 14, such as Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge and Studio Mauve.
LRV of Manitou Blue
Manitou Blue has an LRV of 25.5% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 25.5%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #5b92a2 |
| RGB Decimal | 91, 146, 162 |
| RGB Percent | 35.69%, 57.25%, 63.53% |
| HSV | Hue: 194° Saturation: 43.83% Value: 63.53% |
| HSL | hsl(194, 28, 50) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 43.83 Magenta: 9.88 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 36.47 |
| YIQ | Y: 131.379 I: -37.916 Q: -6.655 |
| XYZ | X: 21.112 Y: 25.389 Z: 37.961 |
| CIE Lab | L:57.453 a:-13.798 b:-14.121 |
| CIE Luv | L:57.453 u:-25.488 v:-18.94 |
| Decimal | 6001314 |
| Hunter Lab | 50.388, -13.388, -9.396 |
Color equivalents
SW 7609
Georgian Revival Blue
Sherwin Williams
748
Blue Toile
Benjamin Moore
SW 6494
Lakeshore
Sherwin Williams
SW 9058
Secret Cove
Sherwin Williams
SW 2864
Stratford Blue
Sherwin Williams
S460-5
Blue Square
Behr
HDC-AC-23A
Cabana Blue
Behr
SW 7612
Mountain Stream
Sherwin Williams
S450-5
Oarsman Blue
Behr
726
Rendezvous Bay
Benjamin Moore
2057-40
Ash Blue
Benjamin Moore
RAL 5024
Pastel blue
RAL Classic
2062-40
Blue Daisy
Benjamin Moore
SW 7606
Blue Cruise
Sherwin Williams
SW 6508
Secure Blue
Sherwin Williams
M490-5
Jet Ski
Behr
CW-605
Palace Blue
Benjamin Moore
S490-4
Yacht Blue
Behr