# Chromatic Color Helper — Bridging colors for everyone.

> Identifies colors in real-time using your device's camera for color vision deficiency support. (iPhone/iPad app by Replicant Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromatic-color-helper/id541379161 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Replicant Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/541379164)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2012-07-12
- Data updated: 2026-07-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromatic-color-helper/id541379161/reviews.md

## What is Chromatic Color Helper?

Make colors on iPhone and iPad more accurate and easier to understand.
Newly reimagined!

Chromatic Color Helper is a color-support app that measures colors in front of you and identifies them using official Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) color names. Extract colors from your camera or photos to find the closest color names along with exact technical values like RGB, CIELAB, and CMYK. From everyday color choices to professional design and education—and to assist color-blind individuals in identifying and sharing colors—bring a "universal language of color" right to your fingertips.

Perfect for When You Want to:
- Instantly share the exact name of a color for food, clothing, or accessories.
- Communicate smoothly with color-blind family members, colleagues, or clients using clear color names.
- Exchange precise color data (values and names) in professional projects.
- Objectively analyze colors for educational or research purposes.
- Assist color communication from a color-blind friendly (accessible) perspective.

Key Features
Real-Time Camera Measurement
- Target any area with the on-screen ring to instantly display the closest JIS object color name.
- Switch between live scanning and pausing (freezing) with a single tap.
- Flashlight ON/OFF support (iPhone only).

Photo Color Extraction (Photo View)
- Load photos from your library and measure colors anywhere on the image.
- New: Pinch to zoom and drag to navigate seamlessly.

Rich Color Data Expressions
- Features 267 JIS-defined object color names (excluding gold and silver).
- Displays RGB (Integer/Decimal/HEX), CIELAB, and CMYK (reference values).

Easy Color Sharing
- Share full measurement results (both names and values) together via text output.

- User-Friendly UI
  -Built-in Help/FAQ for quick guidance on operations and specifications.
  -Enhanced explanations tailored for communicating with color-blind users.

What's New
- Fully compatible with iOS 26.
- Added zoom and pan capabilities to Photo View, allowing you to precisely target even the smallest details.

Specifications & Notes
- Color names are based on the standard "JIS Z 8102:2001 Names of non-luminous object colours."
- The displayed names are estimated based on the closest matching color; results may vary slightly from the actual appearance.
- White balance and exposure are device-dependent. Results may vary depending on your lighting environment.

System Requirements
- iOS / iPadOS (Latest version recommended)
- Core features work entirely offline

From simply "seeing" colors to truly "communicating" them. Chromatic Color Helper makes color communication smoother for everyone, including those with color vision deficiencies.

## Key features

- Real-time camera color identification
- Pause view for detailed color analysis
- Color identification from photos
- Japanese Industrial Standard color names
- RGB slider for color names

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromatic-color-helper/id541379161/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So helpful.

*2013-05-24, version 1.0.3*

What a great idea. Works really well, but best in natural light. It's going to be so useful for me in the future. Brilliant!

### 5/5 — Thank You!!

*2012-07-20, version 1.0*

I'm colour blind and now I won't need to borrow
anyone to tell me what colour something is. 
And hopefully I won't have to listen to people
asking what this and that colour looks like to me 
anymore!

## Frequently asked questions about Chromatic Color Helper

### What is Chromatic Color Helper?

Chromatic Color Helper is an iPhone and iPad application designed to assist people with color vision deficiencies by identifying colors through the device's camera. It provides real-time color readings and uses standardized color names.

### How does Chromatic Color Helper identify colors?

You can point your device's camera at any object, and the app will display the color in real-time. You can also pause the camera view and tap the screen to get a precise color reading.

### What color naming system does Chromatic Color Helper use?

The app uses color names defined by the JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) colors. This ensures that the color names provided are standardized and can be easily communicated to others.

### Can Chromatic Color Helper identify colors from saved photos?

Yes, in addition to real-time camera view, Chromatic Color Helper offers a 'Picture view' mode. This allows you to select photos from your camera roll and identify the colors within them.

### Does Chromatic Color Helper have ads?

No, Chromatic Color Helper does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any intrusive ads.

### What devices is Chromatic Color Helper compatible with?

Chromatic Color Helper is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is compatible with iOS 10 and later.

### When was Chromatic Color Helper last updated?

The latest version of Chromatic Color Helper, 1.5.2, was released on December 19, 2016. The app was originally released on July 12, 2012.

### What is the age rating for Chromatic Color Helper?

Chromatic Color Helper has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-07-12

You can zoom and move picture in the photo view.
Build for iOS 26.

### 1.5.2 — 2016-12-19

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fix

### 1.5.1 — 2016-12-12

Bug fix on iOS8

### 1.5 — 2016-11-30

Accurate color name detection
compatible with iOS10
New RGB Slider

### 1.0.3 — 2012-11-30

- Added support for iPhone5 screen.
- "Color Clips" functionality for paused camera screen and loaded picture mode. You can see them on Chart tab.
- Compatibility improvement for iOS6.
- Improved French Translation
- Minor bug fix.

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## Related topics

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