Color swatch image showing #DE527A with RGB(222,82,122) values

#DE527A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DE527A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DE527A Color Information

#DE527A RGB value is (222, 82, 122). The hex color red value is 222, green is 82, and blue is 122. Its HSL format shows a hue of 343°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 63 percent, 45 percent, 13 percent.

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#DE527A Color Meaning

Color #DE527A signifies bold sensitivity, passionate nurture, and modern romance. #DE527A deep, slightly muted pink is more assertive than pastel pinks, suggesting tropical flowers, bold fashion statements, and emotional depth. Psychologically, color #DE527A combines caring warmth with confident strength, promoting compassionate action and self-assured expression. #DE527A culturally references vibrant makeup, contemporary design accents, and certain exotic flora. Spiritually, color #DE527A represents love with boundaries, empowered kindness, and the heart's courageous voice, embodying a nurturing energy that is also decidedly strong and modern.

Color Conversion

Convert #DE527A 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
#DE527A
RGB
rgb(222, 82, 122)
HSL
hsl(343°, 68%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 63%, 45%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(343°, 63%, 87%)
XYZ
36.6543 22.9693 20.9140
Yxy
22.9693 0.4551 0.2852
Hunter Lab
47.9263 6.6046 0.5786
CIE-Lab
55.0407 57.7321 7.0885

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green82 / 255 (32%)
32%
Blue122 / 255 (48%)
48%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Yellow45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DE527A 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

#DE527A 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 #DE527A 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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#DE527A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DE527A 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

#DE527A

protanopia

#a1a070

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DE527A;

Text Color

color: #DE527A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DE527A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DE527A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DE527A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DE527A 0%, #961d3f 100%);

#DE527A Color FAQs

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