Enter Two Colors
Choose a color space for Color A and Color B, then enter the corresponding color values.
Color A → LAB ← Color B
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Delta E Color Difference Calculator
Compare two digital colors using CIELAB-based Delta E 76, Delta E 94 and CIEDE2000.
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How to Use the Delta E Calculator
Compare two colors numerically using Delta E 76, Delta E 94 and CIEDE2000.
Delta E 76
Delta E 76 measures the Euclidean distance between the two colors in CIELAB space.
ΔE76 = CIELAB Euclidean distance
Delta E 94
Delta E 94 compares the colors using the selected application profile.
LAB values + ΔE94 profile → ΔE94
CIEDE2000
CIEDE2000 is the preferred general comparison metric used in this report.
LAB values → CIEDE2000
Compare the Results
Review Delta E 76, Delta E 94 and CIEDE2000 together with the calculated LAB values.
ΔE76 + ΔE94 + CIEDE2000
Interpret with Context
Delta E reports numerical color difference, not a universal pass or fail threshold for physical color matching.
Numerical difference ≠ universal pass/fail
Use Delta E as a comparison measurement.
Evaluate the calculated difference in the context of your paint, print, textile, display or other color-matching application.