# ColorAssist Lite — What color is that?

> Real-time camera color identification and conversion tool. (iPhone/iPad app by FTLapps LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorassist-lite/id495034867 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FTLapps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495035070)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-01-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorassist-lite/id495034867/reviews.md

## What is ColorAssist Lite?

Use the camera to capture RGB values in real-time and convert them to the closest color name from a dictionary of nearly 900 colors. Also available: RYB, HSL and CMYK values, HTML color code, closest HTML color name, and simple color name.

Touch a color square to view the information for that sample at any time.

"Auto" uses the camera's auto focus and auto contrast adjustment feature. "Lock" fixes or locks the current contrast setting. And "Target" allows you to touch any area of the screen to select that spot as the source for the color sample (in cases where moving the device would disrupt the focus/contrast, or where the device is mounted in a fixed position).

Manage named color sample sets on the Edit screen. In ColorAssist Lite, in-app purchase options allows you to upgrade the app to email color samples with color chips, with color chips and a selected photo, or as text only.  A new in-app purchase option also allows you to upgrade the app to manage multiple sample sets.

On the Options screen, select which color conversions to display, and set the spacial and temporal apertures from 1x1 to 50x50 pixels, and 1 to 30 frames.

Touch the "Target" selector then touch the screen to move the sample location without moving the device.

App Store screen shots simulated
Photo copyright E. Huybrechts
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Modified and used under license: Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic
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## Key features

- Real-time camera color capture
- Converts to nearly 900 color names
- Supports RGB, RYB, HSL, CMYK values
- HTML color code and name display
- Adjustable focus and contrast settings
- Manage named color sample sets
- In-app purchase for advanced features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Email Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sample Set Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorassist-lite/id495034867/reviews.md

### 1/5 — What happened?

*2025-12-28*

I purchased a full version a few years ago. Now that every app is turning into subscriptions, my app no longer works why because they want me to buy it again, bad business plans, very disappointed. For this that my app no longer works. I would’ve given him a zero but it won’t let me.

### 5/5 — Best update yet!

*2020-09-22, version 2.3*

Thanks!  The update that started saving all my colors when I quit the app was nice.  But now having multiple sets of color samples with names is exactly what I needed.

### 2/5 — Cursor is off on iPhone X

*2020-01-07, version 2.1*

Measures 1/2 inch higher than the cross, but it works

### 5/5 — Good app

*2019-02-13*

Just what I needed.

### 3/5 — Okay

*2017-11-20*

Fine as far as it goes, but it only picks up colors from the camera. If it can’t pick colors from existing images, it’s not all that useful to me.

### 5/5 — Well designed and very intuitive

*2017-04-10*

Beautiful simple and effective app 👌🏼

### 4/5 — Helpful app

*2016-05-19*

I'm not sure why nobody has left a review yet. I tried it and found it very helpful. I use it to find the right colors when I'm painting.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2016-02-02, version 1.8*

Doesn't average across a sample well, flips around too much to give a clear reading, and wrongly identifies colours with alarming frequency (brown as black, light brown as grey, for instance)

### 1/5 — Meh

*2015-06-10*

The color readout isn't accurate. It's close, but the RGB/CMYK value it shows is slightly darker when I test the color in Photoshop than the color it shows on my phone screen.

### 5/5 — Exactly what I was looking for!

*2013-06-15*

I reproduce artwork and was looking for an app that I could use in conjunction with a controlled light source to define various colors. Color Assist has all of the features needed for the task.  One of the best features is the exposure/white balance/focus lock button. Without this feature, it wouldn't work for my needs. Thanks for a GREAT product!

## Frequently asked questions about ColorAssist Lite

### What is ColorAssist Lite?

ColorAssist Lite is a utility app that uses your device's camera to identify colors in real-time. It provides color names, RGB, HSL, CMYK values, and HTML color codes.

### Does ColorAssist Lite have ads?

No, ColorAssist Lite does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for enhanced functionality.

### What color formats does ColorAssist Lite support?

ColorAssist Lite supports converting captured colors to nearly 900 color names, as well as RGB, RYB, HSL, CMYK values, and HTML color codes.

### Can I manage color samples in ColorAssist Lite?

Yes, you can manage named color sample sets on the Edit screen. An in-app purchase is available to upgrade to manage multiple sample sets.

### What are the in-app purchase options for ColorAssist Lite?

In-app purchases allow you to upgrade the app to email color samples with color chips, with a selected photo, or as text only. Another option allows managing multiple sample sets.

### What devices is ColorAssist Lite compatible with?

ColorAssist Lite is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is ColorAssist Lite updated?

The latest version of ColorAssist Lite is 2.7, which was last updated on February 4, 2025. Updates typically occur to improve features and reliability.

### What is the age rating for ColorAssist Lite?

ColorAssist Lite has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7 — 2025-02-04

+ NEW: Built with the iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 SDKs

### 2.6 — 2024-02-04

+ NEW: Built with the iOS 17 SDK
+ Change: iOS Deployment Target 16.0

### 2.5 — 2023-07-29

+ NEW: Crayon Name Analysis
+ NEW: Target iOS 15.0
+ NEW: Rebuilt with iOS 16 SDK

### 2.4 — 2020-11-02

+ FIX: Dark Mode UI

### 2.3 — 2020-09-21

+ NEW: Manage named Sample Sets on the Edit screen
+ Change: Swipe to delete support added to the Edit screen
+ FIX: Correct defect in target location

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