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 ===== About Delta E ===== ===== About Delta E =====
-The Delta E is the difference or distance between two colors. The lower the number the closer the match. However while the lowest number may be the closest color match is may not be the best match for your print job. For example the standard CMYK red of 100% Yellow and 100% Magenta is closest match to Pantone 711C, however because CMYK gamut is smaller than that of Pantone colors you may want to choose a more common red like PMC 186C which is commonly used.+The Delta E is the difference or distance between two colors. The lower the number the closer the match. Delta E values of less than 1 are considered exact matches, with values less than 23- being a just noticeable difference. 
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 +However while the lowest number may be the closest color match is may not be the best match for your print job. For example the standard CMYK red of 100% Yellow and 100% Magenta is closest match to Pantone 711C, however because CMYK gamut is smaller than that of Pantone colors you may want to choose a more common red like PMC 186C which is a strong more vibrant red.
  
 This PowerScript will tell you the closest color but use your best judgement when choosing the spot color. This PowerScript will tell you the closest color but use your best judgement when choosing the spot color.
  
-There are 4 different formulas you can choose from+There are 4 different standard  formulas you can choose from
  
 === deltaE 1976 === === deltaE 1976 ===