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Featherstoneexact vs Thistlenearest

#CDC7BB · #CEC4CE

Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 0/100 (fail) · Harmony 71/100 (triadic) · Distinguishable 18/100 (hard to tell apart) · Match 74/100 (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
Harmony71Triadic
Triadic
100° apart
Distinguishable18Hard to tell apart
normal
tritanopia
ΔE 12 (4.5 under CVD)
Match74Different
ΔE 12 — different

How different are Featherstone and Thistle?

Featherstone and Thistle are a clear pair (ΔE 12). They have distinctly different hues (100° apart) and their lightness is similar, so they read as two same-weight colours.

Can you read one on the other?

Featherstone text on Thistle: 1.01:1 (Fail); Thistle text on Featherstone: 1.01:1 (Fail). Neither meets AA at body size — nudging one color to #585349 clears it.

Common questions

Do Featherstone and Thistle go well together?

Triadic — triadic — a recognised, balanced pairing (harmony 71/100). This is about how they look together (clothing, interiors, branding), independent of text contrast.

Is Featherstone readable as text on Thistle?

Not at body size — the best direction is only 1.0:1, below the 4.5:1 minimum. Nudging one colour to #585349 clears AA.

What is the colour difference (ΔE) between Featherstone and Thistle?

Their CIE76 ΔE is about 12 — a clear pair.

Are Featherstone and Thistle the same colour?

clearly different colours (ΔE 12).

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