# ColorAssist — What color is that?

> Camera-based real-time color identification and conversion tool. (iPhone/iPad app by FTLapps LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorassist/id496585813 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FTLapps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495035070)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-01-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorassist/id496585813/reviews.md

## What is ColorAssist?

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. After organizing a sample set, email the color samples with color chips, with color chips and a selected photo, or as text only.

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
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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
- RGB, RYB, HSL, CMYK, HTML conversions
- Closest color name from 900+ options
- Adjustable focus and contrast
- Targeted color sampling
- Manage and email color sample sets

## Chart rankings

- #183 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorassist/id496585813/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I very much like it

*2025-12-30*

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

### 3/5 — An odd app

*2013-03-09*

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, odd….

### 5/5 — ....Even Better Now

*2013-03-09*

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

### 3/5 — Good, but...

*2012-03-23*

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.

## Frequently asked questions about ColorAssist

### 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.

## 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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