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SunkenPoolexact vs Gainsboronearest

#C8DDDA · #E6D2D5

Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 0/100 (fail) · Harmony 100/100 (complementary) · Distinguishable 41/100 (somewhat similar) · Match 67/100 (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
Harmony100Complementary
Complementary
180° apart
Distinguishable41Somewhat similar
normal
protanopia
ΔE 15 (11 under CVD)
Match67Different
ΔE 15 — different

How different are SunkenPool and Gainsboro?

SunkenPool and Gainsboro are a clear pair (ΔE 15). They have near-opposite hues (180° apart) and their lightness is similar, so they read as two same-weight colours.

Can you read one on the other?

SunkenPool text on Gainsboro: 1.02:1 (Fail); Gainsboro text on SunkenPool: 1.02:1 (Fail). Neither meets AA at body size — nudging one color to #4F615F clears it.

Common questions

Do SunkenPool and Gainsboro go well together?

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

Is SunkenPool readable as text on Gainsboro?

Not at body size — the best direction is only 1.0:1, below the 4.5:1 minimum. Nudging one colour to #4F615F clears AA.

What is the colour difference (ΔE) between SunkenPool and Gainsboro?

Their CIE76 ΔE is about 15 — a clear pair.

Are SunkenPool and Gainsboro the same colour?

clearly different colours (ΔE 15).

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