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Lavendernearest vs Gainsboronearest

#DBE2EE · #DBE5DA

Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 0/100 (fail) · Harmony 79/100 (triadic) · Distinguishable 18/100 (hard to tell apart) · Match 73/100 (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
Harmony79Triadic
Triadic
103° apart
Distinguishable18Hard to tell apart
normal
tritanopia
ΔE 12 (4.5 under CVD)
Match73Different
ΔE 12 — different

How different are Lavender and Gainsboro?

Lavender and Gainsboro are a clear pair (ΔE 12). They have distinctly different hues (103° apart) and their lightness is similar, so they read as two same-weight colours.

Can you read one on the other?

Lavender text on Gainsboro: 1.01:1 (Fail); Gainsboro text on Lavender: 1.01:1 (Fail). Neither meets AA at body size — nudging one color to #5F6570 clears it.

Common questions

Do Lavender and Gainsboro go well together?

Triadic — triadic — a recognised, balanced pairing (harmony 79/100). This is about how they look together (clothing, interiors, branding), independent of text contrast.

Is Lavender readable as text on Gainsboro?

Not at body size — the best direction is only 1.0:1, below the 4.5:1 minimum. Nudging one colour to #5F6570 clears AA.

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

Their CIE76 ΔE is about 12 — a clear pair.

Are Lavender and Gainsboro the same colour?

clearly different colours (ΔE 12).

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