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Gainsboronearest vs LightSoftKindexact

#CDDFE8 · #DCDDCC

Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 0/100 (fail) · Harmony 83/100 (split-complementary) · Distinguishable 43/100 (somewhat similar) · Match 68/100 (different). 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
Harmony83Split-complementary
Split-complementary
136° apart
Distinguishable43Somewhat similar
normal
tritanopia
ΔE 15 (12 under CVD)
Match68Different
ΔE 15 — different

How different are Gainsboro and LightSoftKind?

Gainsboro and LightSoftKind are a clear pair (ΔE 15). They have distinctly different hues (136° apart) and their lightness is similar, so they read as two same-weight colours.

Can you read one on the other?

Gainsboro text on LightSoftKind: 1.00:1 (Fail); LightSoftKind text on Gainsboro: 1.00:1 (Fail). Neither meets AA at body size — nudging one color to #54636B clears it.

Common questions

Do Gainsboro and LightSoftKind go well together?

Split-complementary — split-complementary — a recognised, balanced pairing (harmony 83/100). This is about how they look together (clothing, interiors, branding), independent of text contrast.

Is Gainsboro readable as text on LightSoftKind?

Not at body size — the best direction is only 1.0:1, below the 4.5:1 minimum. Nudging one colour to #54636B clears AA.

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

Their CIE76 ΔE is about 15 — a clear pair.

Are Gainsboro and LightSoftKind the same colour?

clearly different colours (ΔE 15).

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