#552D2A · #FFFFFF
Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 87/100 (aaa) · Harmony 97/100 (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.
Taupe and White are very different (ΔE 79). They have closely related hues (4° apart) and their lightness is different, giving a clear light/dark split.
Taupe text on White: 11.70:1 (AAA); White text on Taupe: 11.70:1 (AAA). Both directions meet WCAG AA.
Monochrome — monochrome — a recognised, balanced pairing (harmony 97/100). This is about how they look together (clothing, interiors, branding), independent of text contrast.
Yes — 11.7:1, which meets WCAG AA.
Their CIE76 ΔE is about 79 — very different.
clearly different colours (ΔE 79).
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