Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Manitou Blue |
| SKU | SW 6501 |
| Hex | #5B92A2 |
| RGB | 91, 146, 162 |
| HSL | 194°, 28%, 50% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Manitou Blue
Manitou Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Manitou Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Manitou Blue within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #5B92A2 in HSL space. Pair Manitou Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Manitou Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Manitou Blue from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6501 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Manitou Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Manitou Blue is Adirondack Blue (N480-5) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Adirondack Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Manitou Blue
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Manitou Blue. The nearest is Rendezvous Bay (726) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rendezvous Bay swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Manitou Blue
The closest Valspar equivalent of Manitou Blue is My Skiff (V104-4). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.8 vs 25). If Valspar is your counter, order My Skiff and you'll get the same color. See the full My Skiff swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Manitou Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Manitou Blue without repainting risk. See the full Aqua Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Manitou Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Manitou Blue without repainting risk. See the full Aqua Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Manitou Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Manitou Blue is Bay Harbor Blue (234-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bay Harbor Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Manitou Blue
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Manitou Blue is Manitou Blue (HGSW 2353). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Manitou Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Manitou Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Manitou Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Manitou Blue is Star City (DE5767) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Star City swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Manitou Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Manitou Blue. The nearest is Yard Blue (NO. G12) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yard Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Manitou Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Manitou Blue. The nearest is Blessed Blue (0667) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Manitou Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Manitou Blue is Blessed Blue (0667) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Manitou Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Manitou Blue is Blessed Blue (0667) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →