#156353 · #FFFFFF
Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 80/100 (aaa) · Harmony 83/100 (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 Teal and White are very different (ΔE 68). They have near-opposite hues (168° apart) and their lightness is different, giving a clear light/dark split.
Dark Teal text on White: 7.14:1 (AAA); White text on Dark Teal: 7.14:1 (AAA). Both directions meet WCAG AA.
Complementary — complementary — a recognised, balanced pairing (harmony 83/100). This is about how they look together (clothing, interiors, branding), independent of text contrast.
Yes — 7.1:1, which meets WCAG AA.
Their CIE76 ΔE is about 68 — very different.
clearly different colours (ΔE 68).
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