ColorAssist

ColorAssist

What color is that?

5 ratings
4 reviews
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 27, 2012
  • February 4, 2025
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About

This app uses your device's camera to identify colors in real-time, providing their RGB, HSL, CMYK, and HTML values. It can convert captured colors to nearly 900 named colors and allows you to manage and share color sample sets.

โœ“Real-time camera color capture
โœ“RGB, RYB, HSL, CMYK, HTML conversions
โœ“Closest color name from 900+ options
โœ“Adjustable focus and contrast
โœ“Targeted color sampling
โœ“Manage and email color sample sets
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What's New in ColorAssist

2.7

February 4, 2025

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

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The app has maintained its positionย atย 182ย recently.

Last updated on July 29, 2026.

User reviews

I very much like it

I like it very much. It is very good. I am told colors.

An odd app

I am not really sure where this app is aimed. The live updating of colors using the camera is admittedly brilliant. There is some spatial averaging but it would be nice if there was also temporal averaging, otherwise you need a steady hand if you are trying to determine the color of something patterned. You can determine more than just the RGB code but if you want, say, the html code, you have to write it down or snap a picture and go to the cameral roll and read it off the saved photo. The only way to view saved colors, strangely, is in the edit mode (where you normally go to delete colors) and the only info available is the RGB color. I have no idea what the "lock/auto" buttons do. The website mentions something about organizing colors on the edit page but, besides deleting them, the only thing you can do is email them. That doesn't qualify as organizing to me.
Anyway, oddโ€ฆ.
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....Even Better Now

My previous review stands. Thank you developers for optimizing for the iPhone/iPod 5. (:

Good, but...

Accurate RGB measurement. Easy to use. But sending color swatch by email to MS Outlook does not transmit the color, while sending it to another iPhone does.

Suggestion: include option to turn on the LED flash so program can be independent of burnt light.

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FAQ

What color information does ColorAssist provide?

ColorAssist provides RGB, RYB, HSL, CMYK, and HTML color values. It also identifies the closest color name from a dictionary of nearly 900 colors.

Can I select a specific area to sample color from with ColorAssist?

Yes, ColorAssist features a 'Target' mode that allows you to touch any area of the screen to select it as the source for color sampling, even if the device is fixed.

How can I manage and share color samples with ColorAssist?

You can manage named color sample sets on the Edit screen. These sets can then be emailed with color chips, with a selected photo, or as text only.

Does ColorAssist have ads?

No, ColorAssist does not contain advertisements.

What is the price of ColorAssist?

ColorAssist is a paid application priced at $1.99.

What devices is ColorAssist compatible with?

ColorAssist is supported on both iPhone and iPad devices.

How often is ColorAssist updated?

The latest version, 2.7, was last updated on February 4, 2025. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and compatibility.

What is the age rating for ColorAssist?

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