Crimson vs White — Difference, Contrast & Harmony

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#DD284B · #FFFFFF

Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 62/100 (aa) · Harmony 87/100 (monochrome) · Distinguishable 99/100 (easy to tell apart) · Match 0/100 (different). There is no single “good/bad” — a pair can clash for text yet be great for an outfit.

Readability62AA

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

AA4.7:1

Harmony87Monochrome

Monochrome

12° apart

Distinguishable99Easy to tell apart

normal

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ΔE 89 (59 under CVD)

Match0Different

ΔE 89 — different

How different are Crimson and White?

Crimson and White are very different (ΔE 89). They have closely related hues (12° apart) and their lightness is different, giving a clear light/dark split.

Can you read one on the other?

Crimson text on White: 4.69:1 (AA); White text on Crimson: 4.69:1 (AA). Both directions meet WCAG AA.

Common questions

Do Crimson and White go well together?

Monochrome — monochrome — a recognised, balanced pairing (harmony 87/100). This is about how they look together (clothing, interiors, branding), independent of text contrast.

Is Crimson readable as text on White?

Yes — 4.7:1, which meets WCAG AA.

What is the colour difference (ΔE) between Crimson and White?

Their CIE76 ΔE is about 89 — very different.

Are Crimson and White the same colour?

clearly different colours (ΔE 89).

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