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Gainsboronearest vs Pineberryexact

#C9E5DE · #F0D6DD

Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 0/100 (fail) · Harmony 100/100 (complementary) · Distinguishable 44/100 (somewhat similar) · Match 54/100 (different). There is no single “good/bad” — a pair can clash for text yet be great for an outfit.

Readability0Fail
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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
Fail1.0:1
Harmony100Complementary
Complementary
179° apart
Distinguishable44Somewhat similar
normal
protanopia
ΔE 21 (12 under CVD)
Match54Different
ΔE 21 — different

How different are Gainsboro and Pineberry?

Gainsboro and Pineberry are a clear pair (ΔE 21). They have near-opposite hues (179° apart) and their lightness is similar, so they read as two same-weight colours.

Can you read one on the other?

Gainsboro text on Pineberry: 1.02:1 (Fail); Pineberry text on Gainsboro: 1.02:1 (Fail). Neither meets AA at body size — nudging one color to #4E6661 clears it.

Common questions

Do Gainsboro and Pineberry go well together?

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

Is Gainsboro readable as text on Pineberry?

Not at body size — the best direction is only 1.0:1, below the 4.5:1 minimum. Nudging one colour to #4E6661 clears AA.

What is the colour difference (ΔE) between Gainsboro and Pineberry?

Their CIE76 ΔE is about 21 — a clear pair.

Are Gainsboro and Pineberry the same colour?

clearly different colours (ΔE 21).

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