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DriftOfMistexact vs Gainsboronearest

#DCD8D0 · #DFD7D1

Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 0/100 (fail) · Harmony 77/100 (analogous) · Distinguishable 3/100 (hard to tell apart) · Match 96/100 (identical). 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
Harmony77Analogous
Analogous
14° apart
Distinguishable3Hard to tell apart
normal
protanopia
ΔE 1.8 (0.8 under CVD)
Match96Identical
ΔE 1.8 — identical

How different are DriftOfMist and Gainsboro?

DriftOfMist and Gainsboro are identical (ΔE 2). They have closely related hues (14° apart) and their lightness is similar, so they read as two same-weight colours.

Can you read one on the other?

DriftOfMist text on Gainsboro: 1.00:1 (Fail); Gainsboro text on DriftOfMist: 1.00:1 (Fail). Neither meets AA at body size — nudging one color to #625E58 clears it.

Common questions

Do DriftOfMist and Gainsboro go well together?

Analogous — analogous — a recognised, balanced pairing (harmony 77/100). This is about how they look together (clothing, interiors, branding), independent of text contrast.

Is DriftOfMist 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 #625E58 clears AA.

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

Their CIE76 ΔE is about 2 — identical.

Are DriftOfMist and Gainsboro the same colour?

effectively the same colour.

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