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#52518A color code is #52518A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #52518a.

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#52518A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #52518A is 0.0951. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.23:1 against white and 2.90:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#52518A on white7.23:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#52518A on black2.90:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #52518A7.23:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #52518A2.90:1Fail

#52518A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #52518A?+
The hex code for #52518A is #52518A. In RGB it's rgb(82, 81, 138), and in HSL it's hsl(241, 26%, 43%).
What is the RGB value of #52518A?+
#52518A in RGB is (82, 81, 138). Written in CSS: rgb(82, 81, 138).
What is the CMYK value of #52518A?+
#52518A converts to CMYK(41%, 41%, 0%, 46%) for print. Hex equivalent is #52518A.
Is #52518a a warm or cool color?+
#52518A (#52518A) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 241° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #52518a belong to?+
#52518A belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 241°, 26%, 43% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #52518a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#52518A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.23:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #52518a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #52518A (#52518A) is 7679 C Grape Purple, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #52518A in design

Practical guidance for using #52518a (#52518A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #52518A (#52518A) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #52518a text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #52518A (#52518A) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#52518A 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

#52518A 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.