Millstream vs White — Difference, Contrast & Harmony

Millstreamexact vs Whiteexact

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Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 11/100 (fail) · Harmony 88/100 (split-complementary) · Distinguishable 55/100 (somewhat similar) · Match 57/100 (different). There is no single “good/bad” — a pair can clash for text yet be great for an outfit.

Readability11Fail

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Fail1.6:1

Harmony88Split-complementary

Split-complementary

164° apart

Distinguishable55Somewhat similar

normal

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ΔE 20 (19 under CVD)

Match57Different

ΔE 20 — different

How different are Millstream and White?

Millstream and White are a clear pair (ΔE 20). They have near-opposite hues (164° apart) and their lightness is different, giving a clear light/dark split.

Can you read one on the other?

Millstream text on White: 1.55:1 (Fail); White text on Millstream: 1.55:1 (Fail). Neither meets AA at body size — nudging one color to #627A84 clears it.

Common questions

Do Millstream and White go well together?

Split-complementary — split-complementary — a recognised, balanced pairing (harmony 88/100). This is about how they look together (clothing, interiors, branding), independent of text contrast.

Is Millstream readable as text on White?

Not at body size — the best direction is only 1.6:1, below the 4.5:1 minimum. Nudging one colour to #627A84 clears AA.

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

Their CIE76 ΔE is about 20 — a clear pair.

Are Millstream and White the same colour?

clearly different colours (ΔE 20).

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