Dark Prince
Also known as: Luscious Lavender , Heron , Great Grape , Daemonette Hide
Dark Prince is what happens when blue turns medium and muted. The effect is calm and trustworthy, made for 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).
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Dark Prince
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 5.08:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.13:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Dark Prince background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dark Prince
Dark Prince with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Prince
Dark Prince triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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