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

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

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)

Tones (muted)

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

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Aa — on black

contrast 3.94:1

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Best text color on a Heron background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Heron

Heron with its complement

Soft neighbors of Heron

Heron triad

Similar colors

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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