# Colour Detective — Paint Color Codes & Palette

> Paint Color Codes & Palette (iPhone/iPad app by App Modern.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colour-detective/id6766854924 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [App Modern](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896331632)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English, Turkish
- Released: 2026-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-07-28
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colour-detective/id6766854924/reviews.md

## What is Colour Detective?

Colour Detective — A professional color assistant that instantly matches any color you capture with your camera to the closest paint code.

KEY FEATURES
- Live color capture, pin-point precision with center reticle
- 2300+ paint codes from popular paint brands
- International standards: PANTONE, RAL, NCS
- Tailwind and Material palettes for designers
- Smart palette extraction from photos (Median Cut algorithm)
- Manual HEX entry, find any known code instantly
- WCAG contrast checker for accessible design
- Colorblind simulation (Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia)
- DIY mixing recipes, how to achieve any color
- Color history and notes
- Pantone-style palette cards for sharing
- Turkish and English support

CAMERA
Real-time reticle, flash, zoom, front/back camera control.

PALETTES
Extract 4-10 color palettes from any photo. Drag and drop to reorder. Export as CSS Variables, JSON, or Tailwind config.

COMPARISON
Compare two colors side-by-side: Delta-E, contrast ratio, color family.

PRO
Unlimited capture, unlimited palettes, extended archive, ad-free. Monthly or annual plan.

Perfect for interior designers, decorators, graphic designers, illustrators, painters, hobbyist artists, anyone who loves the world of color.

Contact: app@ad-modern.com

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Colour Detective Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Colour Detective Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.28 — 2026-06-08

What's new:

• App icon is more prominent
• Color capture dot now stays a steady white for better visibility
• 1x zoom button now returns exactly to 1x
• Shared palette and color cards refreshed with a clean, modern look
• 100 new color names added (Sakura, Sage, Brick, Ice Blue, Camel and more)

### 1.0.27 — 2026-05-24

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.0.26 — 2026-05-22

What's new:

• Fixed the in-app "Write a Review / Rate" link.
• Improved App Tracking Transparency request flow.
• Subscription loading stability fixes (especially on iPad).
• Permission prompts now localized to the device language.
• General performance and reliability improvements.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-22

No release notes.

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