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MinorBlueexact vs Light Graynearest

#B7DFE8 · #E9CDE3

Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 1/100 (fail) · Harmony 100/100 (triadic) · Distinguishable 51/100 (somewhat similar) · Match 46/100 (different). There is no single “good/bad” — a pair can clash for text yet be great for an outfit.

Readability1Fail
Aa
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
Fail1.0:1
Harmony100Triadic
Triadic
122° apart
Distinguishable51Somewhat similar
normal
protanopia
ΔE 25 (16 under CVD)
Match46Different
ΔE 25 — different

How different are MinorBlue and Light Gray?

MinorBlue and Light Gray are a clear pair (ΔE 25). They have distinctly different hues (122° apart) and their lightness is similar, so they read as two same-weight colours.

Can you read one on the other?

MinorBlue text on Light Gray: 1.03:1 (Fail); Light Gray text on MinorBlue: 1.03:1 (Fail). Neither meets AA at body size — nudging one color to #3E626A clears it.

Common questions

Do MinorBlue and Light Gray go well together?

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

Is MinorBlue readable as text on Light Gray?

Not at body size — the best direction is only 1.0:1, below the 4.5:1 minimum. Nudging one colour to #3E626A clears AA.

What is the colour difference (ΔE) between MinorBlue and Light Gray?

Their CIE76 ΔE is about 25 — a clear pair.

Are MinorBlue and Light Gray the same colour?

clearly different colours (ΔE 25).

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