#350D11 · #FFFFFF
Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 95/100 (aaa) · Harmony 95/100 (monochrome) · 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.
Espresso and White are very different (ΔE 93). They have closely related hues (6° apart) and their lightness is different, giving a clear light/dark split.
Espresso text on White: 17.25:1 (AAA); White text on Espresso: 17.25:1 (AAA). Both directions meet WCAG AA.
Monochrome — monochrome — a recognised, balanced pairing (harmony 95/100). This is about how they look together (clothing, interiors, branding), independent of text contrast.
Yes — 17.3:1, which meets WCAG AA.
Their CIE76 ΔE is about 93 — very different.
clearly different colours (ΔE 93).
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