Color swatch image showing Blush (#DE5D83) with RGB(222,93,131) values

Blush (#DE5D83) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Blush (#DE5D83) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Blush (#DE5D83) Color Information

Blush (#DE5D83) RGB value is (222, 93, 131). The hex color red value is 222, green is 93, and blue is 131. Its HSL format shows a hue of 342°, saturation of 66 percent, and lightness of 62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 58 percent, 41 percent, 13 percent.

Blush
#DE5D83
rgb(222, 93, 131)
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Blush (#DE5D83) Color Meaning

Blush (#DE5D83) conveys emotional warmth, gentle expressiveness, and approachable energy. In color psychology, it promotes empathy, reflective engagement, and social openness. Across cultures and history, Blush (#DE5D83) appears in textiles, art, and fashion, symbolizing sensitivity, charm, and subtle influence. From a spiritual perspective, Blush (#DE5D83) embodies mindful emotional awareness, conscious expression, and balanced interaction. It encourages thoughtful communication and deliberate presence.

Color Conversion

Convert Blush (#DE5D83) 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
#DE5D83
RGB
rgb(222, 93, 131)
HSL
hsl(342°, 66%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 58%, 41%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(342°, 58%, 87%)
XYZ
38.1353 24.9970 24.2877
Yxy
24.9970 0.4362 0.2859
Hunter Lab
49.9970 6.6825 0.4318
CIE-Lab
57.0725 53.8114 4.6932

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green93 / 255 (36%)
36%
Blue131 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Yellow41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

Blush (#DE5D83) 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

Blush (#DE5D83) 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 Blush (#DE5D83) 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
#DE5D83

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DE5D83 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

Blush (#DE5D83)

protanopia

#a6a57a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DE5D83;

Text Color

color: #DE5D83;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DE5D83;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DE5D8340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DE5D83;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DE5D83 0%, #991f44 100%);

Blush (#DE5D83) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Blush (#DE5D83) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.