#AFC182 · #CCB676
Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 0/100 (fail) · Harmony 99/100 (analogous) · Distinguishable 44/100 (somewhat similar) · Match 63/100 (different). There is no single “good/bad” — a pair can clash for text yet be great for an outfit.
Caper and Sand are a clear pair (ΔE 17). They have distinctly different hues (32° apart) and their lightness is similar, so they read as two same-weight colours.
Caper text on Sand: 1.02:1 (Fail); Sand text on Caper: 1.02:1 (Fail). Neither meets AA at body size — nudging one color to #414E0F clears it.
Analogous — analogous — a recognised, balanced pairing (harmony 99/100). This is about how they look together (clothing, interiors, branding), independent of text contrast.
Not at body size — the best direction is only 1.0:1, below the 4.5:1 minimum. Nudging one colour to #414E0F clears AA.
Their CIE76 ΔE is about 17 — a clear pair.
clearly different colours (ΔE 17).
Explore each color: Caper #AFC182 · Sand #CCB676 · Shades: Caper shades · Sand shades · Contrast checker →