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#522D51 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #522D51 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#522D51 Color Information

#522D51 RGB value is (82, 45, 81). The hex color red value is 82, green is 45, and blue is 81. Its HSL format shows a hue of 302°, saturation of 29 percent, and lightness of25 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 45 percent, 1 percent, 68percent.

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#522D51 Color Meaning

color #522D51 carries introspection, creative restraint, and emotional subtlety. #522D51 dark violet favors red over blue, which adds warmth while preserving mystery. Consequently, Color #522D51 feels intimate rather than theatrical. From a psychological standpoint, color #522D51 encourages introspection and imaginative depth. #522D51 supports creative thinking that values nuance over spectacle. Because #522D51 remains visually contained, #522D51 often pairs well with reflective or artistic environments. In cultural symbolism, color #522D51 aligns with refinement, quiet luxury, and controlled expression. Historically, such tones were reserved and intentional. On a spiritual plane, color #522D51 reflects inner vision, self awareness, and emotional discipline rather than transcendence alone.

Color Conversion

Convert #522D51 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#522D51
RGB
rgb(82, 45, 81)
HSL
hsl(302°, 29%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 45%, 1%, 68%)
HSV
hsv(302°, 45%, 32%)
XYZ
5.9033 4.2647 8.2966
Yxy
4.2647 0.3197 0.2310
Hunter Lab
20.6512 0.3552 -0.2224
CIE-Lab
24.5279 23.3212 -14.9141

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red82 / 255 (32%)
32%
Green45 / 255 (18%)
18%
Blue81 / 255 (32%)
32%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Yellow1 / 100 (1%)
Key (Black)68 / 100 (68%)
68%

Color Variations

#522D51 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#522D51 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #522D51 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

11.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

11.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #522D51 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#522D51

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #522D51;

Text Color

color: #522D51;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #522D51;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #522D5140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #522D51;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #522D51 0%, #341d34 100%);

#522D51 Color FAQs

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