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Marigoldnearest vs Tangerinenearest

#F59E0B · #FF926C

Four independent scores (read the one that fits your goal): Readability 0/100 (fail) · Harmony 100/100 (analogous) · Distinguishable 61/100 (somewhat similar) · Match 12/100 (different). There is no single “good/bad” — a pair can clash for text yet be great for an outfit.

Readability0Fail
Aa
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
Fail1.0:1
Harmony100Analogous
Analogous
22° apart
Distinguishable61Somewhat similar
normal
tritanopia
ΔE 40 (22 under CVD)
Match12Different
ΔE 40 — different

How different are Marigold and Tangerine?

Marigold and Tangerine are very different (ΔE 40). They have closely related hues (22° apart) and their lightness is different, giving a clear light/dark split.

Can you read one on the other?

Marigold text on Tangerine: 1.02:1 (Fail); Tangerine text on Marigold: 1.02:1 (Fail). Neither meets AA at body size — nudging one color to #613A00 clears it.

Common questions

Do Marigold and Tangerine go well together?

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

Is Marigold readable as text on Tangerine?

Not at body size — the best direction is only 1.0:1, below the 4.5:1 minimum. Nudging one colour to #613A00 clears AA.

What is the colour difference (ΔE) between Marigold and Tangerine?

Their CIE76 ΔE is about 40 — very different.

Are Marigold and Tangerine the same colour?

clearly different colours (ΔE 40).

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