Heron Color – #6a6887: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Heron color hex code is #6a6887, and it is composed of 42% red, 41% green and 53% blue.
Heron is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 23% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.33:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Heron color (#6a6887) against light backgrounds.

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Heron Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Heron, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #6a6887 |
| RGB | rgb(106,104,135) |
| HSL | hsl(244,13%,46.9%) |
| CMYK | 21, 23, 0, 47 |
| HSV | 244, 23, 53 |
| RGB % | 42, 41, 53 |
| XYZ | 15.3, 14.7, 25 |
| LAB | 45.2, 8.1, -16.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 23% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.33 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.94 (fails WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Heron Color
#e7e1d7

White Heron
#3c4378

Little Blue Heron
#cbd5e9

Heroic Heron
#e5e1d8

Heron Plume
#6a6887

Heron
#89928a

Grey Heron
#d5e0ee

Great Blue Heron
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Grand Heron









