#DBBBB5 · #FFFFFF
Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 16/100 (fail) · Harmony 93/100 (monochrome) · Distinguishable 61/100 (somewhat similar) · Match 45/100 (different). There is no single “good/bad” — a pair can clash for text yet be great for an outfit.
Silver and White are a clear pair (ΔE 25). They have closely related hues (9° apart) and their lightness is different, giving a clear light/dark split.
Silver text on White: 1.78:1 (Fail); White text on Silver: 1.78:1 (Fail). Neither meets AA at body size — nudging one color to #8D706B clears it.
Monochrome — monochrome — a recognised, balanced pairing (harmony 93/100). This is about how they look together (clothing, interiors, branding), independent of text contrast.
Not at body size — the best direction is only 1.8:1, below the 4.5:1 minimum. Nudging one colour to #8D706B clears AA.
Their CIE76 ΔE is about 25 — a clear pair.
clearly different colours (ΔE 25).
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