Exploration of Color
A vast exploration of colors and color relationships. From your typical palette, to the unusual, to the new and exciting, it’s here to be found.
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Discover and create color palettes with over 800 curated options or generate your own using color theory or photos. Easily edit, export, and sync your creations across all your Apple devices.
✓800+ curated color palettes
✓Generate palettes from base color or photo
✓Manual palette builder
✓Edit and remix palettes
✓Export palettes with hex/RGB values
✓iCloud sync across devices
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What's New in A Book of Colors
2.3.6
August 4, 2026
Fixed a couple of landscape layout bugs: backgrounds and controls now stay exactly where they belong, whichever way you hold your phone. Thanks for using A Book of Colors!
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FAQ
What is A Book of Colors?
A Book of Colors is a utility app designed for exploring and creating color palettes. It offers a curated library of over 800 palettes and tools to generate new ones using color theory or by extracting colors from photos.
How many color palettes are available in A Book of Colors?
The app includes a 'Starter Kit' with over 800 hand-picked color palettes. Additional palette packs can be optionally shown or hidden by the user.
Can I create my own color palettes in A Book of Colors?
Yes, you can create your own palettes in several ways. This includes generating them from a base color using various harmony rules, manually building them color by color, or extracting dominant colors from any photo.
Does A Book of Colors sync across devices?
Yes, A Book of Colors fully syncs across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac through iCloud. This ensures your saved palettes, generated palettes, and photo extractions are accessible on all your devices.
How can I export colors from A Book of Colors?
You can export any palette as a clean, labeled image that includes both hex and RGB values. This exported image can then be shared anywhere using the device's share sheet.
Is A Book of Colors free to use?
Yes, A Book of Colors is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided data.
What devices does A Book of Colors support?
A Book of Colors is designed for Apple devices and supports iPhone and iPad. It also syncs with Mac through iCloud.
How often is A Book of Colors updated?
The latest version, 2.3.2, was released on June 21, 2026, indicating recent activity. The app was initially released on April 22, 2026.