# Color Muse — Scan Colors. Match Paint.

> Color measurement and matching device companion app with extensive paint libraries. (iPhone/iPad app by Variable Technologies LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-muse/id995252259 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Variable Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/569541572)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,476 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 96 MB
- Languages: British English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 10 more
- Released: 2015-05-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-muse/id995252259/reviews.md

## What is Color Muse?

Measure Color. Match with Confidence. Color Match Made Easy®

Color Muse® is the ultimate companion app for professionals and DIYers who need fast, reliable, and accurate color matching. Wirelessly pair with any Color Muse device to instantly identify paint and product colors from over 100K colors from leading brands like Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Behr, PPG, and many more. 

After wirelessly connecting your Color Muse, Color Muse SE, Color Muse 2, or Color Muse 3 device, the Color Muse app streamlines your color selection process for a faster and more confident color-matching experience. No more hassling with cumbersome fan decks, paint chips, or color swatches. Scan colors and find products that match, coordinate, and complement.


** Introducing Custom Color Matching with Plus Subscription **
A premium feature that allows you to create custom paint formulations from any scanned color and redeem them at Sherwin-Williams stores. With the Plus Subscription, you can customize color matching and create one-of-a-kind colors exclusively available made through Sherwin-Williams stores in the United States and Canada. Custom Color Matching is only available with the Color Muse 3 device. No more cutting paint samples. No more guesswork. 

Built for the jobsite and at home
•	Avoid cutting samples, patching walls, and repainting mistakes
•	Measure color and sheen directly from a smooth, non-metallic surface
•	Reduce extra trips to the store
•	Capture accurate results for interior and exterior surfaces
•	Ideal for homeowners and Pros who need accurate color measurement 

Here's how the Plus Subscription works 
1.     Connect your Color Muse 3 device
2.     Scan any surface or inspiration
3.     Create a custom paint match
4.     Generate a QR Code
5.     Redeem at a Sherwin-Williams store

Subscription Details
•	Free through May 31, 2026 (Limited Time Offer)
•	Monthly: $4.99
•	Annual: $49.99

Important Notes
•	Requires a Color Muse 3 to create custom color matches
•	Subscriptions are managed through your Apple account and are subject to their Terms
•	Custom Color Matching and QR Code redemption are available in the United States and Canada at Sherwin-Williams stores


What you can do for free in the Color Muse App
•	Find the closest color from over 100,000 colors – Compare scans to top paint brands and product libraries from around the world.
•	Sheen + Color Matching (Color Muse 2 and 3 only) – Automatically detect and measure gloss at 60° and differentiate between matte, eg-shell, satin, semi-gloss, and high gloss finishes.
•	Save and Organize Colors – Create custom folders, share palettes, or export values for seamless integration into manufacturing, design, and QA workflows.
•	Cross-Material Accuracy – Scan across paint, plastics, fabrics, and even printed materials with industry-leading consistency.
•	Compact & Portable – All Color Muse devices are pocket-sized and Bluetooth-enabled for on-the-go use.
•	Project Folders & Notes – Store scanned colors in your folders and record notes or project details for future reference.
•	Share with Your Network – Easily share your saved colors with your connections through email or text.
•	Measure Color Instantly – Scan any surface to capture its precise color values in CIE Lab, HEX, RGB, LCH, CMYK, and more.


PANTONE® and RAL In-App Purchases Available
 •	Color Muse® + PANTONE® Color Subscription - Users can access more than 16,500 Pantone colors directly through the Color Muse® app when they subscribe to a Pantone Color Subscription.
  •	Color Muse® + RAL Color Subscription - Subscribed users can access up to 1,800+ colors from RAL, including the RAL K5 and D2 collections. 


Pantone and RAL Subscriptions work with ALL Color Muse devices
 •	Color Muse
 •	Color Muse SE
 •	Color Muse 2
 •	Color Muse 3

## Key features

- Wireless color measurement
- Match colors from over 100K paint options
- Identify paint and product colors
- Custom paint formulation (subscription)
- Sheen and color detection
- Save and organize color palettes
- Cross-material color scanning

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Plus (Sherwin-Williams) | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus (Sherwin-Williams) | $47.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Color Muse?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and functional
- 💡 Useful color matching features
- 👍 Helpful for home improvement projects

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after recent updates
- 🔒 Requiring account to access full functionality
- 👎 Complicated setup process

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to load catalog colors
- Scanning issues and force closes
- Comparison mode not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Ability to save scanned colors
- Integration with Pantone color system
- Apple Watch app for on-the-go use

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-muse/id995252259/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Please Fix

*2026-07-04*

Can you please fix the app so it actually saves the scans… scans are there but all color and data (except notes) are gone.  Would be great if I could actually save all the info instead of immediately taking screenshots and organizing / tracking them outside the app.  Thank you.

### 3/5 — Paint Colours

*2026-05-28, version 14.7.3*

The device and App work well but when I scan a wall painted with Dulux Natural Calico it comes up a Dulux colour ‘Jodhpurs’ and nowhere in the list of many colours does it say Natural Calico 🙄 the actual colour the wall is painted. Jodhpurs is an Australian Dulux colour

### 1/5 — Disappointingly Inaccurate

*2026-05-20*

I just painted a job that has 4 different Ben Moore colors and decided my first test of accuracy would be on this project. . Only 1 out of 5 did it have the correct color at the top of the list. The second color was in the suggestions but further down. The other 3 did not even show up. Two of them that did not even show up are the very popular colors White Dove and Silver half dollar. The other one was Ballet White. Sometimes it showed and other times it didn’t.

### 1/5 — Does Not Work

*2026-03-19*

Could not connect device after numerous attempts. Support avenue does not work from app. Junk

### 1/5 — Compare colour is not good enough

*2026-03-17, version 14.3.24*

What’s the point in a feature where you can’t use it properly? 

you go scan lots of colours, save them into your library then when you want to scan and find that colour from your library THATS NOT AN OPTION

you can click on that colour and add to the compare, but if I already know what’s the colour why would I compare again?! if the library is built it need to search trough that not single colours

### 3/5 — Missing Paint finish in saved colors

*2025-09-29*

The app does not save paint finish in the saved colors folder

### 1/5 — New update broke the app

*2025-09-02*

New updates don’t allow for loading catalog colors into the compare application, and searching for similar colors to color scanned or searched for now gives 0 results. Worked perfectly fine before the recent updates. Please fix these bugs.

### 1/5 — Go away

*2025-01-18, version 11.16.23*

Leave me alone

### 1/5 — Selling used product with micro usb cables!

*2024-08-29*

This thing is junk. I purchased new and they sold me used. It charges with a micro usb cable like it’s 2004. Is complete outdated junk that doesn’t work and shouldn’t be on the market anymore.

### 3/5 — App was working great until recent update

*2024-01-25*

Prior to installing a new update this week this app was great, functional,  and did everything I needed to. Now when I’m scanning a color, the force closes the app and it’s useless.

## Frequently asked questions about Color Muse

### What does the Color Muse app do?

The Color Muse app wirelessly connects to a Color Muse device to measure colors from any surface. It then matches these colors to an extensive library of over 100,000 paint colors from leading brands. The app helps users find matching, coordinating, and complementary shades without needing physical paint chips.

### What are the key features of the Color Muse app?

Key features include wireless color measurement, matching to a vast paint library, sheen and color detection (with compatible devices), saving and organizing color palettes, and cross-material color scanning. A premium subscription offers custom paint formulation and redemption at Sherwin-Williams stores.

### How much does the Color Muse app cost?

The app offers free features for color matching and organization. A premium 'Plus Subscription' is available for custom color matching, priced at $4.99 monthly or $49.99 annually. This subscription is free until May 31, 2026, as a limited-time offer.

### What devices are compatible with the Color Muse app?

The app is designed to work with Color Muse devices, including Color Muse, Color Muse SE, Color Muse 2, and Color Muse 3. Custom color matching and QR code redemption for custom formulations specifically require the Color Muse 3 device.

### Who would benefit from using the Color Muse app?

Homeowners and professionals in fields like interior design, painting, manufacturing, and quality assurance would benefit. It's ideal for anyone who needs to accurately measure, match, and manage colors for projects, avoiding common issues like repainting mistakes or extra store trips.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 14.7.3 — 2026-05-28

Bug fixes and connection stability

### 14.6.12 — 2026-04-24

Fixes a bug where product listings failed to update when switching packages

### 14.6.4 — 2026-04-08

Minor bug fixes

### 14.5.0 — 2026-04-01

Introducing Custom Color Matching with Plus Subscription, available only at Sherwin-Williams stores.

Now you can scan any color and create custom paint formulations directly in the Color Muse app—redeemable at Sherwin-Williams stores in the U.S. and Canada.

•	New: Custom Color Matching (Plus Subscription)
•	Free access through May 31, 2026
•	Generate QR codes for in-store redemption
•	Save, organize, and share your custom colors
•	Improved workflow from scan to store
•	Plus Subscription is only compatible with the Color Muse 3 device

### 14.3.24 — 2026-03-12

We've fixed a few things behind the scenes to keep the app running smoothly.

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