Color swatch image showing #522D8F with RGB(82,45,143) values
Color swatch image showing #522D8F with RGB(82,45,143) values

#522D8F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #522D8F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#522D8F Color Information

#522D8F RGB value is (82, 45, 143). The hex color red value is 82, green is 45, and blue is 143. Its HSL format shows a hue of 263°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 43 percent, 69 percent, 0 percent, 44 percent.

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#522D8F Color Meaning

Color #522D8F conveys imaginative depth, introspective calm, and reflective energy. In color psychology, #522D8F encourages creativity, mental clarity, and emotional balance. Across cultures and history, color #522D8F is present in artistic expression, ceremonial design, and textiles, symbolizing sophistication, inspiration, and subtle authority. From a spiritual perspective, color #522D8F embodies mindful creativity, deliberate reflection, and balanced engagement. #522D8F supports thoughtful observation and measured insight.

Color Conversion

Convert #522D8F 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
#522D8F
RGB
rgb(82, 45, 143)
HSL
hsl(263°, 52%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(43%, 69%, 0%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(263°, 69%, 56%)
XYZ
9.3760 5.6538 26.5837
Yxy
5.6538 0.2253 0.1359
Hunter Lab
23.7777 0.8847 -1.4317
CIE-Lab
28.5216 39.1235 -48.2401

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red82 / 255 (32%)
32%
Green45 / 255 (18%)
18%
Blue143 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan43 / 100 (43%)
43%
Magenta69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)
44%

Color Variations

#522D8F 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

#522D8F 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 #522D8F 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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#522D8F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #522D8F 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

#522D8F

protanopia

#424277

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #522D8F;

Text Color

color: #522D8F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #522D8F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #522D8F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #522D8F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #522D8F 0%, #321b57 100%);

#522D8F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #522D8F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.