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ColumbiaBlueexact vs Periwinklenearest

#9BDDFF · #BBD4FF

Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 0/100 (fail) · Harmony 85/100 (analogous) · Distinguishable 40/100 (somewhat similar) · Match 70/100 (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
Harmony85Analogous
Analogous
18° apart
Distinguishable40Somewhat similar
normal
tritanopia
ΔE 13 (10.0 under CVD)
Match70Different
ΔE 13 — different

How different are ColumbiaBlue and Periwinkle?

ColumbiaBlue and Periwinkle are a clear pair (ΔE 13). They have closely related hues (18° apart) and their lightness is similar, so they read as two same-weight colours.

Can you read one on the other?

ColumbiaBlue text on Periwinkle: 1.01:1 (Fail); Periwinkle text on ColumbiaBlue: 1.01:1 (Fail). Neither meets AA at body size — nudging one color to #1D617F clears it.

Common questions

Do ColumbiaBlue and Periwinkle go well together?

Analogous — analogous — a recognised, balanced pairing (harmony 85/100). This is about how they look together (clothing, interiors, branding), independent of text contrast.

Is ColumbiaBlue readable as text on Periwinkle?

Not at body size — the best direction is only 1.0:1, below the 4.5:1 minimum. Nudging one colour to #1D617F clears AA.

What is the colour difference (ΔE) between ColumbiaBlue and Periwinkle?

Their CIE76 ΔE is about 13 — a clear pair.

Are ColumbiaBlue and Periwinkle the same colour?

clearly different colours (ΔE 13).

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