# iColour

> Photo color identification and exploration tool with extensive color database. (iPhone/iPad app by Cameron Armstrong.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icolour/id858711548 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cameron Armstrong](https://appshunter.io/developer/827485237)
- Category: Photo & Video, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icolour/id858711548/reviews.md

## What is iColour?

This useful app allows you to take a photo or load a photo from the camera roll and will give you the name of any tapped location of the photo from the database of 1000 colours. Great for knowing colour names or identifying colours for the visually impaired. It also shows the RGB and hex values for the colour.

Also includes a colour explorer allowing the user to explore the database of colours and tapping on the colour will give a description and history of the colour and allow the user to see a full screen and 3D mapped uses of the colour.

## Key features

- Identify colors from photos
- Get color names, RGB, and hex values
- Explore a database of 1000 colors
- View color descriptions and history
- See 3D mapped uses of colors
- Load photos from camera roll

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icolour/id858711548/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Really handy

*2014-10-22, version 2.0*

This app is great when I'm wondering what a specific colour is - I can just take a picture and it will tell me the names of all the colours. Also cool is the little bit of colour history.

### 1/5 — Inaccurate Colour Picker

*2014-08-08*

There are huge inconsistencies between the values generated by this  app and the ones generated in Photoshop and Photoimpact. Software worth using is worth buying, as long as it is fit for purpose.

### 5/5 — Clever idea

*2014-05-03, version 1.0.1*

A very clever idea and well executed.  Very easy to identify colours for a multiple of purposes. Highly recommended.

## Frequently asked questions about iColour

### What can iColour identify in a photo?

iColour can identify the name of any tapped location within a photo. It also provides the RGB and hex values for the identified color, drawing from a database of 1000 colors.

### Does iColour have ads?

Yes, iColour contains advertisements. This is common for free applications that offer in-app purchases.

### What are the in-app purchases for iColour?

While the description doesn't detail specific in-app purchases, they are often used to unlock premium features or remove advertisements in apps like iColour.

### What devices does iColour support?

iColour is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, making it accessible across various Apple devices.

### How often is iColour updated?

The latest version of iColour was released on November 16, 2024, indicating recent development and maintenance for the application.

### What is the age rating for iColour?

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

### Can I explore colors beyond those in my photos with iColour?

Yes, iColour features a color explorer that allows you to browse its database of 1000 colors. You can tap on any color to see its description, history, and 3D mapped uses.

### Is iColour useful for visually impaired users?

The app is described as great for identifying colors for the visually impaired, suggesting it offers features that aid in color recognition and understanding.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.4 — 2024-11-16

- Add support for iOS 18

### 3.0.3 — 2023-10-15

* iOS 17 compatibility

### 3.0.2 — 2023-01-08

* Complete redesign of the Explore View
* Improved lighting on the colour crystal
* The background of the 3D view is now brighter so should be visible if the selected colour is black
* The Colour Detail View now shows the name of the colour
* The Analyse View no longer tries to show information about a colour if no colour is selected
* Prevent the colour description text from being obscured by the notch/Dynamic Island in landscape mode on some iPhones

### 3.0.1 — 2023-01-04

Updated frameworks

### 3.0 — 2022-12-27

This is a complete rewrite from the ground up! Featuring a brand new user interface and support for P3 wide colour gamut

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## More apps by Cameron Armstrong

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All apps by Cameron Armstrong: https://appshunter.io/developer/827485237

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