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Mauvenearest vs Plumnearest

#D5ABF5 · #EFA3D6

Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 0/100 (fail) · Harmony 66/100 (analogous (soft)) · Distinguishable 53/100 (somewhat similar) · Match 60/100 (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
Harmony66Analogous (soft)
Analogous (soft)
46° apart
Distinguishable53Somewhat similar
normal
tritanopia
ΔE 18 (18 under CVD)
Match60Different
ΔE 18 — different

How different are Mauve and Plum?

Mauve and Plum are a clear pair (ΔE 18). They have distinctly different hues (46° apart) and their lightness is similar, so they read as two same-weight colours.

Can you read one on the other?

Mauve text on Plum: 1.01:1 (Fail); Plum text on Mauve: 1.01:1 (Fail). Neither meets AA at body size — nudging one color to #613A7C clears it.

Common questions

Do Mauve and Plum go well together?

Analogous (soft) — workable but not a textbook harmony (harmony 66/100). This is about how they look together (clothing, interiors, branding), independent of text contrast.

Is Mauve readable as text on Plum?

Not at body size — the best direction is only 1.0:1, below the 4.5:1 minimum. Nudging one colour to #613A7C clears AA.

What is the colour difference (ΔE) between Mauve and Plum?

Their CIE76 ΔE is about 18 — a clear pair.

Are Mauve and Plum the same colour?

clearly different colours (ΔE 18).

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Explore each color: Mauve #D5ABF5 · Plum #EFA3D6 · Shades: Mauve shades · Plum shades · Contrast checker →