Cherry vs White — Difference, Contrast & Harmony

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Cherrynearest vs Whiteexact

#CF4255 · #FFFFFF

Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 61/100 (aa) · Harmony 96/100 (monochrome) · Distinguishable 95/100 (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.

Readability61AA

Aa

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

AA4.6:1

Harmony96Monochrome

Monochrome

8° apart

Distinguishable95Easy to tell apart

normal

protanopia

ΔE 79 (54 under CVD)

Match0Different

ΔE 79 — different

How different are Cherry and White?

Cherry and White are very different (ΔE 79). They have closely related hues (8° apart) and their lightness is different, giving a clear light/dark split.

Can you read one on the other?

Cherry text on White: 4.60:1 (AA); White text on Cherry: 4.60:1 (AA). Both directions meet WCAG AA.

Common questions

Do Cherry and White go well together?

Monochrome — monochrome — a recognised, balanced pairing (harmony 96/100). This is about how they look together (clothing, interiors, branding), independent of text contrast.

Is Cherry readable as text on White?

Yes — 4.6:1, which meets WCAG AA.

What is the colour difference (ΔE) between Cherry and White?

Their CIE76 ΔE is about 79 — very different.

Are Cherry and White the same colour?

clearly different colours (ΔE 79).

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