Color swatch image showing #DE527D with RGB(222,82,125) values

#DE527D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DE527D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DE527D Color Information

#DE527D RGB value is (222, 82, 125). The hex color red value is 222, green is 82, and blue is 125. 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, 44 percent, 13 percent.

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#DE527D Color Meaning

Color #DE527D conveys playful confidence, warmth, and expressive charm. #DE527D bright yet grounded pink feels social and engaging without drifting into fragility. As a result, color #DE527D often signals approachable creativity. From a mental perspective, color #DE527D encourages openness and emotional clarity. #DE527D reduces tension while keeping energy high. #DE527D balance makes #DE527D effective for communication, branding, and collaborative environments. Culturally and symbolically, color #DE527D connects to modern femininity, celebration, and expressive individuality. #DE527D represents joy with structure. At a spiritual level, #DE527D reflects emotional balance and the ability to connect without losing self direction.

Color Conversion

Convert #DE527D 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
#DE527D
RGB
rgb(222, 82, 125)
HSL
hsl(342°, 68%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 63%, 44%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(342°, 63%, 87%)
XYZ
36.8432 23.0449 21.9083
Yxy
23.0449 0.4504 0.2817
Hunter Lab
48.0051 6.6677 0.4505
CIE-Lab
55.1185 58.0207 5.4221

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green82 / 255 (32%)
32%
Blue125 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Yellow44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DE527D 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

#DE527D 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 #DE527D 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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#DE527D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DE527D 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

#DE527D

protanopia

#a1a073

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DE527D;

Text Color

color: #DE527D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DE527D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DE527D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DE527D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DE527D 0%, #961d41 100%);

#DE527D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DE527D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.