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Deep Bluenearest vs Deep Indigonearest

#081B42 · #20143F

Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 0/100 (fail) · Harmony 96/100 (analogous) · Distinguishable 34/100 (hard to tell apart) · Match 80/100 (close). There is no single “good/bad” — a pair can clash for text yet be great for an outfit.

Readability0Fail
Aa
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
Fail1.0:1
Harmony96Analogous
Analogous
36° apart
Distinguishable34Hard to tell apart
normal
tritanopia
ΔE 9.2 (8.5 under CVD)
Match80Close
ΔE 9.2 — close

How different are Deep Blue and Deep Indigo?

Deep Blue and Deep Indigo are very close (ΔE 9). They have distinctly different hues (36° apart) and their lightness is similar, so they read as two same-weight colours.

Can you read one on the other?

Deep Blue text on Deep Indigo: 1.01:1 (Fail); Deep Indigo text on Deep Blue: 1.01:1 (Fail). Neither meets AA at body size — nudging one color to #6A84B3 clears it.

Common questions

Do Deep Blue and Deep Indigo go well together?

Analogous — analogous — a recognised, balanced pairing (harmony 96/100). This is about how they look together (clothing, interiors, branding), independent of text contrast.

Is Deep Blue readable as text on Deep Indigo?

Not at body size — the best direction is only 1.0:1, below the 4.5:1 minimum. Nudging one colour to #6A84B3 clears AA.

What is the colour difference (ΔE) between Deep Blue and Deep Indigo?

Their CIE76 ΔE is about 9 — very close.

Are Deep Blue and Deep Indigo the same colour?

close but visibly different (ΔE 9.2).

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