Color swatch image showing #DE528A with RGB(222,82,138) values

#DE528A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DE528A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DE528A Color Information

#DE528A RGB value is (222, 82, 138). The hex color red value is 222, green is 82, and blue is 138. Its HSL format shows a hue of 336°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 63 percent, 38 percent, 13 percent.

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#DE528A Color Meaning

Color #DE528A conveys playful confidence, warmth, and expressive charm. #DE528A bright yet grounded pink feels social and engaging without drifting into fragility. As a result, color #DE528A often signals approachable creativity. From a mental perspective, color #DE528A encourages openness and emotional clarity. #DE528A reduces tension while keeping energy high. #DE528A balance makes #DE528A effective for communication, branding, and collaborative environments. Culturally and symbolically, color #DE528A connects to modern femininity, celebration, and expressive individuality. #DE528A represents joy with structure. At a spiritual level, #DE528A reflects emotional balance and the ability to connect without losing self direction.

Color Conversion

Convert #DE528A 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
#DE528A
RGB
rgb(222, 82, 138)
HSL
hsl(336°, 68%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 63%, 38%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(336°, 63%, 87%)
XYZ
37.7289 23.3992 26.5727
Yxy
23.3992 0.4302 0.2668
Hunter Lab
48.3727 6.9656 -0.1561
CIE-Lab
55.4811 59.3562 -1.7409

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green82 / 255 (32%)
32%
Blue138 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Yellow38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DE528A 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

#DE528A 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 #DE528A 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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#DE528A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DE528A 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

#DE528A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DE528A;

Text Color

color: #DE528A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DE528A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DE528A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DE528A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DE528A 0%, #961d4d 100%);

#DE528A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DE528A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.