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ΔE Color Difference Calculator

Compute CIE76 color difference ΔE from two RGB colors via sRGB→XYZ→Lab.

Input Data

Input Color1 R.
Input Color1 G.
Input Color1 B.
Input Color2 R.
Input Color2 G.
Input Color2 B.

Results

176.333
CIE76 ΔE (Lab distance).

At a glance:ΔE Color Difference Calculator: enter parameters to compute results; complements related calculators.

Formula

RGB→linear→XYZ→Lab; ΔE = √(ΔL*²+Δa*²+Δb*²).

How to Use

  1. Enter two RGB sets.
  2. It returns CIE76 ΔE.

Case Studies

White vs Black → ΔE=100

Distance between Lab(100,0,0) and Lab(0,0,0) is 100.

FAQ

How large is noticeable?

ΔE<1 imperceptible; 1–2 noticeable; >10 obvious.

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References

Content review: Calculatorism Science Team. Formula and numeric tests verified; results for reference only.

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