Heron
Also known as: Daemonette Hide , Luscious Lavender , Hyacinth Arbour , Dark Prince
Heron brings a calm and trustworthy feel to a palette. This medium blue suits 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.
Reference
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)
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 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: 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 Heron
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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 Heron 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 5.33:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.94:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Heron background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Heron
Heron with its complement
Soft neighbors of Heron
Heron triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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