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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 16, 2015
  • January 18, 2018

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A casual color matching game where players combine color channels to match a target hue. Progress through a virtual design career, earning assist points to help with challenging color scenarios. Offers multiple color modes and a customizable matching algorithm.

Time-based color matching
Virtual career progression
RGB, CMYK, and Grayscale modes
Assist ability points for clues
Customizable matching algorithm
Progressively harder scenarios
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What's New in Color Strain

1.0.5

January 18, 2018

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

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User reviews

Calming

Super calming and great to do in your spare time

Setting to disable the time factor?

As a beginner, this would be valuable to me if I had an option to play without the time factor.

Not Half Bad

It was way better than the pics made it seem. It is stressful in a way, but also very calming. The only thing I would change is that when I premed the game guide I could not find a way to exit.

Wha?

The basic idea is good, but how do the controls work? You have three dots for RGB and you tap them apparently. But real RGB works with sliders. So you can tell how much of each colour you’re adding. This way it’s just baffling. Change the controls to sliders like in actual graphics software and it would be great.
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Just like my real job haha!

A surprisingly refreshing take on your simple colour matching game. Those game over screens are hilarious!! Haha

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FAQ

What is Color Strain?

Color Strain is a casual, time-based color matching game designed to test your understanding of color mixing. It features virtual career progression and multiple color modes like RGB, CMYK, and Grayscale.

How do you play Color Strain?

You play by adjusting color channels (like RGB values or CMYK inks) to match a target color circle. The game includes a tolerance for matches and an 'Assist' ability to help with difficult scenarios.

What color modes are available in Color Strain?

At release, Color Strain includes RGB, CMYK, and Grayscale color modes. Future updates may introduce YUV and HSB/HSV modes.

Can I adjust the color matching in Color Strain?

Yes, you can change the matching method in the options menu if you don't trust the default algorithm or feel your perception is off.

Does Color Strain have ads?

No, Color Strain is free to play and does not contain advertisements.

What devices does Color Strain support?

Color Strain is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

What is the age rating for Color Strain?

Color Strain has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

How often is Color Strain updated?

The latest version is 1.0.5, and the app was last updated on January 18, 2018. Future updates may introduce new features and color modes.