# DeltaE - Quantify color differences in Rust
[](https://crates.io/crates/delta_e)
[](https://docs.rs/delta_e)
[](https://github.com/elliotekj/DeltaE/blob/master/LICENSE)
DeltaE is a pure-Rust implementation of the [CIEDE2000
algorithm](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_difference#CIEDE2000) which serves
to quantify the difference between two colors. It is entirely based on the work
of [Zachary Schuessler](http://zaclee.net/), who has written a [Javascript
implementation](https://github.com/zschuessler/DeltaE/blob/master/src/dE00.js)
of the algorithm.
## Installation
If you're using Cargo, just add DeltaE to your `Cargo.toml`:
```toml
[dependencies]
delta_e = "0.2"
```
## Example
```rust
extern crate delta_e;
extern crate lab;
use delta_e::DE2000;
use lab::Lab;
fn main() {
let color_1 = Lab {
l: 38.972,
a: 58.991,
b: 37.138,
};
let color_2 = Lab {
l: 54.528,
a: 42.416,
b: 54.497,
};
let delta_e = DE2000::new(color_1, color_2);
println!("The color difference is: {}", delta_e);
}
```
## License
DeltaE is released under the MIT [`LICENSE`](/elliotekj/DeltaE/blob/master/LICENSE).
## About
This crate was written by [Elliot Jackson](https://elliotekj.com).
- Blog: [https://elliotekj.com](https://elliotekj.com)
- Email: elliot@elliotekj.com