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#522083 color code is #522083. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #522083.

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#522083 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #522083 is 0.0447. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 11.09:1 against white and 1.89:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#522083 on white11.09:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#522083 on black1.89:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #52208311.09:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #5220831.89:1Fail

#522083 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #522083?+
The hex code for #522083 is #522083. In RGB it's rgb(82, 32, 131), and in HSL it's hsl(270, 61%, 32%).
What is the RGB value of #522083?+
#522083 in RGB is (82, 32, 131). Written in CSS: rgb(82, 32, 131).
What is the CMYK value of #522083?+
#522083 converts to CMYK(37%, 76%, 0%, 49%) for print. Hex equivalent is #522083.
Is #522083 a warm or cool color?+
#522083 (#522083) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 270° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #522083 belong to?+
#522083 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 270°, 61%, 32% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #522083 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#522083 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 11.09:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #522083?+
The nearest Pantone match for #522083 (#522083) is 3383 C Dark Grape, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #522083 in design

Practical guidance for using #522083 (#522083) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #522083 (#522083) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 11.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #522083 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #522083 (#522083) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#522083 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#522083 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.