National Football League · American Football Conference
Northern Division team colors
Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers. These teams play each other most often, so their palettes appear together more than any other combination — all 6 pairings are measured below.
Every matchup in this division
6 pairings1 of 6 pairings need attention when both palettes share a frame.
| Matchup | Difference | Contrast | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravens vs Bengals | 125.3 | 4.31:1 | Clear |
| Ravens vs Browns | 75.0 | 1.11:1 | Greyscale clash |
| Ravens vs Steelers | 145.3 | 8.27:1 | Clear |
| Bengals vs Browns | 85.5 | 4.77:1 | Clear |
| Bengals vs Steelers | 54.4 | 1.92:1 | Clear in colour |
| Browns vs Steelers | 90.0 | 9.15:1 | Clear |
Why divisional pairings matter most
National Football League teams meet their division opponents more often than anyone else, which means these specific palette combinations appear in more broadcast graphics, more matchup artwork and more printed previews than any other. A clash that would be a curiosity between two conferences becomes a recurring production problem inside a division.