Heron
Also known as: Daemonette Hide, Luscious Lavender, Hyacinth Arbour, Dark Prince
Heron brings a calm and trustworthy feel to any palette. This medium blue is a natural fit for SaaS products and finance apps. Set it against a yellow accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.33:1.
Heron color codes
- HEX
- #6A6887
- RGB
- rgb(106, 104, 135)
- RGBA
- rgba(106, 104, 135, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(244, 13%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(244, 23%, 53%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(21%, 23%, 0%, 47%)
- LAB
- lab(45.1 6.1 -16.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(53.1% 0.048 287.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: slategray#708090 · ΔE 13.9
- RAL 4012 — Pearl blackberry#6B6880 · ΔE 2.5 · 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 Heron 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 Heron
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Heron 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 5.33:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.94:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Heron background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Heron
Heron with its complement
Soft neighbors of Heron
Heron triad
Similar colors
- Dark Prince#6B6C89 · ΔE 1.9
- Bureaucracy#746C8F · ΔE 3.3
- Plummy#675A75 · ΔE 6.4
- Berry Jam#655883 · ΔE 6.9
- Mamba#766D7C · ΔE 6.9
- Rum#716675 · ΔE 7.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Heron is closest to Bancha.
Heron FAQs
What color is Heron?
Heron is a medium blue with the hex code #6A6887. In HSL terms it has a hue of 244°, 13% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Heron?
The hex code for Heron is #6A6887. In RGB it's rgb(106, 104, 135), and in CMYK it's cmyk(21%, 23%, 0%, 47%).
What colors go well with Heron?
Heron 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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