Color swatch image showing #DE527B with RGB(222,82,123) values

#DE527B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DE527B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DE527B Color Information

#DE527B RGB value is (222, 82, 123). The hex color red value is 222, green is 82, and blue is 123. Its HSL format shows a hue of 342°, 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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#DE527B Color Meaning

Color #DE527B conveys playful confidence, warmth, and expressive charm. #DE527B bright yet grounded pink feels social and engaging without drifting into fragility. As a result, color #DE527B often signals approachable creativity. From a mental perspective, color #DE527B encourages openness and emotional clarity. #DE527B reduces tension while keeping energy high. #DE527B balance makes #DE527B effective for communication, branding, and collaborative environments. Culturally and symbolically, color #DE527B connects to modern femininity, celebration, and expressive individuality. #DE527B represents joy with structure. At a spiritual level, #DE527B reflects emotional balance and the ability to connect without losing self direction.

Color Conversion

Convert #DE527B 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
#DE527B
RGB
rgb(222, 82, 123)
HSL
hsl(342°, 68%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 63%, 45%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(342°, 63%, 87%)
XYZ
36.7166 22.9942 21.2420
Yxy
22.9942 0.4536 0.2840
Hunter Lab
47.9523 6.6254 0.5364
CIE-Lab
55.0664 57.8275 6.5325

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green82 / 255 (32%)
32%
Blue123 / 255 (48%)
48%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#DE527B 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

#DE527B 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 #DE527B 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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#DE527B

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 #DE527B 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

#DE527B

protanopia

#a1a071

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DE527B;

Text Color

color: #DE527B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DE527B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DE527B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DE527B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DE527B 0%, #961d41 100%);

#DE527B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DE527B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.