Dark Prince
Also known as: Luscious Lavender, Heron, Great Grape, Daemonette Hide
As a medium take on blue, Dark Prince carries calm and trustworthy energy that suits trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Its complement lands in yellow territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.08:1, passes WCAG AA).
Dark Prince color codes
- HEX
- #6B6C89
- RGB
- rgb(107, 108, 137)
- RGBA
- rgba(107, 108, 137, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(238, 12%, 48%)
- HSV
- hsv(238, 22%, 54%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(22%, 21%, 0%, 46%)
- LAB
- lab(46.4 4.6 -16.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.1% 0.045 283.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: slategray#708090 · ΔE 12.0
- RAL 4012 — Pearl blackberry#6B6880 · ΔE 2.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Dark Prince works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Dark Prince
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Dark Prince by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.08:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.13:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Dark Prince background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Dark Prince
Dark Prince with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Prince
Dark Prince triad
Similar colors
- Heron#6A6887 · ΔE 1.9
- Bureaucracy#746C8F · ΔE 4.1
- Mamba#766D7C · ΔE 6.7
- Rum#716675 · ΔE 7.4
- Alley Cat#656874 · ΔE 7.6
- Venus Mist#5F606E · ΔE 7.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dark Prince is closest to Boa.
Dark Prince FAQs
What color is Dark Prince?
Dark Prince is a medium blue with the hex code #6B6C89. In HSL terms it has a hue of 238°, 12% saturation, and 48% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dark Prince?
The hex code for Dark Prince is #6B6C89. In RGB it's rgb(107, 108, 137), and in CMYK it's cmyk(22%, 21%, 0%, 46%).
What colors go well with Dark Prince?
Dark Prince pairs naturally with yellow tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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