# Colorxy

> Simple and fast color picker for design and sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by Yichen Cao.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorxy/id854408757 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yichen Cao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470874785)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2014-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorxy/id854408757/reviews.md

## What is Colorxy?

This app is no longer being developed on and is being replaced by pixel. 
appstore.com/jingchen/pixel

A simple and fast app to pick colors for people who have a passion for design and those who simply want to share their color.

Features: 
- Color pick with RGB, HSV, or CMYK control
- Control Photoshop colors with Colorxy wirelessly
- Display color values or names
- Share colors with friends

Quick tips:
- Use two fingers and rotate to change the hue.
- Double tap for color values.
- Tap and hold for quick help

Enjoy colorxy.

## Key features

- Color pick with RGB, HSV, or CMYK
- Wireless Photoshop color control
- Display color values or names
- Share colors with friends
- Hue control via two-finger rotation

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorxy/id854408757/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Not user-friendly

*2015-03-27*

I read the instructions and tried to use the app, but am baffled at how to get precise color values. This isn't a serious tool; it's more for spinning your finger around on the screen and arriving at a color you like at random.

### 5/5 — love it!

*2014-12-06*

I love the simplicity of the app! I also like how you can share your colors

### 5/5 — Very Colourful

*2014-07-12*

I like the concept of the app, but the design of the interface is awesome.
Works well, really like the ability to change data types. (Hex, RGB etc)

### 4/5 — Almost perfect!

*2014-06-18, version 1.3.1*

This is an incredible clean app but would love to be able to save colors in the app!

### 5/5 — Interesting.

*2014-06-12*

Innovative. Very nice idea with the colors. Could use some more refining, but still great work. Nice, Yichi. LOL

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2014-05-22, version 1.3*

This app is very innovative, it helps me to select a colour quickly for my design work and photoshop integration works well. This app saves me a of of time, it's great

### 5/5 — Great

*2014-05-11*

This is one of the best apps for what it does: Find awesome colors.

### 5/5 — Schem

*2014-04-10*

Schem so 1337 naut oven foony

## Frequently asked questions about Colorxy

### What is Colorxy?

Colorxy is a simple and fast app designed for picking and sharing colors, particularly useful for those with a passion for design.

### What color modes does Colorxy support?

Colorxy supports color picking with RGB, HSV, or CMYK control, offering flexibility for various design needs.

### Can Colorxy control Photoshop colors?

Yes, Colorxy allows you to control Photoshop colors wirelessly, streamlining your design workflow.

### How can I change the hue in Colorxy?

You can change the hue in Colorxy by using two fingers and rotating them on the screen.

### How do I view color values in Colorxy?

You can quickly view color values by double-tapping on the screen in Colorxy.

### Is Colorxy available on Android devices?

Based on the provided information, Colorxy is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### When was Colorxy last updated?

Colorxy was last updated on June 4, 2014, with version 1.3.1.

### Does Colorxy have ads?

The provided data indicates that Colorxy does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2014-06-04

Fixed major bug with Photoshop Connect crashing the app.

### 1.3 — 2014-05-20

Photoshop Connect:
Control your photoshop foreground color with colorxy.
Added an option to enable or disable color sent packet limit (think on=fast, off=smooth).

Help Menu:
Added extra help.

Share: 
Saving the color is much faster and the color will be grouped in an album.

Display Scheme: 
Color Name added, a new mode which picks the nearest name for the color.

Options: 
You can choose between masked or standard mode to display your color values.

### 1.2 — 2014-05-13

Control Types:
You can now select between RGB, HSV, and CMYK control types.
Added HSV and CMYK. 

Quick Help: 
You can hold anywhere in the color picker and a Quick Help menu will show.

Share: 
You can share your colors to others with a simple tap of the Share button. The shared file has color codes on it, whichever you choose for your display scheme.

Display Scheme:
You can pick what display scheme you would like. 
RGB Values, HSV Values, and CMYK Values added

Options: 
You can choose your display scheme and your control type in this menu.

Languages: 
Added Chinese, Simplified and Traditional

- Credits temporarily removed from this version.

### 1.0 — 2014-04-09

No release notes.

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All apps by Yichen Cao: https://appshunter.io/developer/1470874785

## Related topics

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