Color swatch image showing #522D8C with RGB(82,45,140) values

#522D8C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #522D8C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#522D8C Color Information

#522D8C RGB value is (82, 45, 140). The hex color red value is 82, green is 45, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 263°, saturation of 51 percent, and lightness of 36 percent. The CMYK process values are 41 percent, 68 percent, 0 percent, 45 percent.

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#522D8C Color Meaning

Color #522D8C conveys imaginative depth, introspective calm, and reflective energy. In color psychology, #522D8C encourages creativity, mental clarity, and emotional balance. Across cultures and history, color #522D8C is present in artistic expression, ceremonial design, and textiles, symbolizing sophistication, inspiration, and subtle authority. From a spiritual perspective, color #522D8C embodies mindful creativity, deliberate reflection, and balanced engagement. #522D8C supports thoughtful observation and measured insight.

Color Conversion

Convert #522D8C 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
#522D8C
RGB
rgb(82, 45, 140)
HSL
hsl(263°, 51%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(41%, 68%, 0%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(263°, 68%, 55%)
XYZ
9.1517 5.5641 25.4026
Yxy
5.5641 0.2281 0.1387
Hunter Lab
23.5883 0.8472 -1.3450
CIE-Lab
28.2849 38.2869 -46.7688

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red82 / 255 (32%)
32%
Green45 / 255 (18%)
18%
Blue140 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Magenta68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#522D8C 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

#522D8C 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 #522D8C 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+)

9.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #522D8C 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

#522D8C

protanopia

#424275

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #522D8C;

Text Color

color: #522D8C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #522D8C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #522D8C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #522D8C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #522D8C 0%, #311b54 100%);

#522D8C Color FAQs

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