Color swatch image showing #DE528E with RGB(222,82,142) values

#DE528E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DE528E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DE528E Color Information

#DE528E RGB value is (222, 82, 142). The hex color red value is 222, green is 82, and blue is 142. Its HSL format shows a hue of 334°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 63 percent, 36 percent, 13 percent.

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#DE528E Color Meaning

Color #DE528E expresses emotional intelligence and refined expression. #DE528E pink leaning violet feels personal without being fragile. Therefore, color #DE528E communicates sensitivity paired with confidence. From a psychological view, color #DE528E supports empathy and creative articulation. #DE528E encourages connection while preserving boundaries. Lifestyle and wellness spaces often use color #DE528E to foster trust. Symbolically, color #DE528E connects to romance, emotional nuance, and modern femininity. #DE528E reflects self expression shaped by experience. On a spiritual level, color #DE528E represents compassionate awareness and balanced emotional insight.

Color Conversion

Convert #DE528E 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
#DE528E
RGB
rgb(222, 82, 142)
HSL
hsl(334°, 68%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 63%, 36%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(334°, 63%, 87%)
XYZ
38.0240 23.5172 28.1264
Yxy
23.5172 0.4241 0.2623
Hunter Lab
48.4945 7.0657 -0.3602
CIE-Lab
55.6011 59.7944 -3.9239

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green82 / 255 (32%)
32%
Blue142 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Yellow36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DE528E 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

#DE528E 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 #DE528E 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.

#FFFFFF
#DE528E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DE528E 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

#DE528E

protanopia

#a1a07f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DE528E;

Text Color

color: #DE528E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DE528E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DE528E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DE528E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DE528E 0%, #961d51 100%);

#DE528E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DE528E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.