Color swatch image showing #522D6F with RGB(82,45,111) values
Color swatch image showing #522D6F with RGB(82,45,111) values

#522D6F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #522D6F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#522D6F Color Information

#522D6F RGB value is (82, 45, 111). The hex color red value is 82, green is 45, and blue is 111. Its HSL format shows a hue of 274°, saturation of 42 percent, and lightness of 31 percent. The CMYK process values are 26 percent, 59 percent, 0 percent, 56 percent.

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#522D6F Color Meaning

Color #522D6F expresses authority, introspection, and ceremonial depth. #522D6F dark violet carries historical weight tied to legacy and governance. Psychologically, color #522D6F encourages reflection, strategic thinking, and controlled ambition. Culturally, #522D6F references elite status and ritual power. Symbolically, color #522D6F represents self mastery, discipline, and quiet command.

Color Conversion

Convert #522D6F 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
#522D6F
RGB
rgb(82, 45, 111)
HSL
hsl(274°, 42%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(26%, 59%, 0%, 56%)
HSV
hsv(274°, 59%, 44%)
XYZ
7.2873 4.8183 15.5849
Yxy
4.8183 0.2632 0.1740
Hunter Lab
21.9506 0.5526 -0.6689
CIE-Lab
26.2107 30.4694 -31.8420

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red82 / 255 (32%)
32%
Green45 / 255 (18%)
18%
Blue111 / 255 (44%)
44%

CMYK Values

Cyan26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Magenta59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)56 / 100 (56%)
56%

Color Variations

#522D6F 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

#522D6F 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 #522D6F 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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#522D6F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #522D6F 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

#522D6F

protanopia

#42425f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #522D6F;

Text Color

color: #522D6F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #522D6F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #522D6F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #522D6F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #522D6F 0%, #341c45 100%);

#522D6F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #522D6F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.