The Colour Of The Day
Rich Blue, Deep Vibrant Blue and Pale Orange
A reduced set: Daily Express was not available, so this day is measured from 4 papers rather than 5.
Three colours drawn from the front pages of 4 national newspapers published on Saturday, 4 April 2026: rich blue, deep vibrant blue and pale orange. The dominant shade held 33 per cent of all chromatic ink measured across the set.
The Papers Read
| Title | Front Page Headline | Six Dominant Colours |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Mail | RACE TOFIND PILOTSHOT DOWNBYIRAN | |
| The Daily Telegraph | Iran shoots down first American fighter jet | |
| The Independent | US launches rescue mission as fighter jet shot down over Iran | |
| Daily Star | IT WON'T |