Color swatch image showing #522D8E with RGB(82,45,142) values
Color swatch image showing #522D8E with RGB(82,45,142) values

#522D8E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #522D8E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#522D8E Color Information

#522D8E RGB value is (82, 45, 142). The hex color red value is 82, green is 45, and blue is 142. Its HSL format shows a hue of 263°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 42 percent, 68 percent, 0 percent, 44 percent.

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#522D8E Color Meaning

Color #522D8E conveys imaginative depth, introspective calm, and reflective energy. In color psychology, #522D8E encourages creativity, mental clarity, and emotional balance. Across cultures and history, color #522D8E is present in artistic expression, ceremonial design, and textiles, symbolizing sophistication, inspiration, and subtle authority. From a spiritual perspective, color #522D8E embodies mindful creativity, deliberate reflection, and balanced engagement. #522D8E supports thoughtful observation and measured insight.

Color Conversion

Convert #522D8E 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
#522D8E
RGB
rgb(82, 45, 142)
HSL
hsl(263°, 52%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(42%, 68%, 0%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(263°, 68%, 56%)
XYZ
9.3005 5.6236 26.1865
Yxy
5.6236 0.2262 0.1368
Hunter Lab
23.7141 0.8721 -1.4024
CIE-Lab
28.4423 38.8443 -47.7511

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red82 / 255 (32%)
32%
Green45 / 255 (18%)
18%
Blue142 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Magenta68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)
44%

Color Variations

#522D8E 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

#522D8E 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 #522D8E 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.

#FFFFFF
#522D8E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #522D8E 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

#522D8E

protanopia

#424277

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #522D8E;

Text Color

color: #522D8E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #522D8E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #522D8E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #522D8E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #522D8E 0%, #321b57 100%);

#522D8E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #522D8E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.