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Glendaleexact vs Sandnearest

#A1BB8B · #BBB37D

Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 0/100 (fail) · Harmony 90/100 (analogous) · Distinguishable 46/100 (somewhat similar) · Match 69/100 (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
Harmony90Analogous
Analogous
40° apart
Distinguishable46Somewhat similar
normal
protanopia
ΔE 14 (13 under CVD)
Match69Different
ΔE 14 — different

How different are Glendale and Sand?

Glendale and Sand are a clear pair (ΔE 14). They have distinctly different hues (40° apart) and their lightness is similar, so they read as two same-weight colours.

Can you read one on the other?

Glendale text on Sand: 1.01:1 (Fail); Sand text on Glendale: 1.01:1 (Fail). Neither meets AA at body size — nudging one color to #364B20 clears it.

Common questions

Do Glendale and Sand go well together?

Analogous — analogous — a recognised, balanced pairing (harmony 90/100). This is about how they look together (clothing, interiors, branding), independent of text contrast.

Is Glendale readable as text on Sand?

Not at body size — the best direction is only 1.0:1, below the 4.5:1 minimum. Nudging one colour to #364B20 clears AA.

What is the colour difference (ΔE) between Glendale and Sand?

Their CIE76 ΔE is about 14 — a clear pair.

Are Glendale and Sand the same colour?

clearly different colours (ΔE 14).

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