#026653 · #FFFFFF
Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 79/100 (aa) · Harmony 85/100 (complementary) · Distinguishable 100/100 (easy to tell apart) · Match 0/100 (different). There is no single “good/bad” — a pair can clash for text yet be great for an outfit.
Dark Vivid Teal and White are very different (ΔE 69). They have near-opposite hues (169° apart) and their lightness is different, giving a clear light/dark split.
Dark Vivid Teal text on White: 6.94:1 (AA); White text on Dark Vivid Teal: 6.94:1 (AA). Both directions meet WCAG AA.
Complementary — complementary — a recognised, balanced pairing (harmony 85/100). This is about how they look together (clothing, interiors, branding), independent of text contrast.
Yes — 6.9:1, which meets WCAG AA.
Their CIE76 ΔE is about 69 — very different.
clearly different colours (ΔE 69).
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