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SpringStormexact vs Thistlenearest

#A9C6CB · #CCB9CA

Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 0/100 (fail) · Harmony 99/100 (triadic) · Distinguishable 41/100 (somewhat similar) · Match 59/100 (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
Harmony99Triadic
Triadic
117° apart
Distinguishable41Somewhat similar
normal
protanopia
ΔE 18 (11 under CVD)
Match59Different
ΔE 18 — different

How different are SpringStorm and Thistle?

SpringStorm and Thistle are a clear pair (ΔE 18). They have distinctly different hues (117° apart) and their lightness is similar, so they read as two same-weight colours.

Can you read one on the other?

SpringStorm text on Thistle: 1.02:1 (Fail); Thistle text on SpringStorm: 1.02:1 (Fail). Neither meets AA at body size — nudging one color to #395257 clears it.

Common questions

Do SpringStorm and Thistle go well together?

Triadic — triadic — a recognised, balanced pairing (harmony 99/100). This is about how they look together (clothing, interiors, branding), independent of text contrast.

Is SpringStorm 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 #395257 clears AA.

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

Their CIE76 ΔE is about 18 — a clear pair.

Are SpringStorm and Thistle the same colour?

clearly different colours (ΔE 18).

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Explore each color: SpringStorm #A9C6CB · Thistle #CCB9CA · Shades: SpringStorm shades · Thistle shades · Contrast checker →