This app helps painters accurately mix colors by analyzing a reference photo. It provides precise pigment recipes based on spectral color science, allowing users to save and customize their palettes. An AI expert is also available for color theory and technique questions.
1.5.10
July 17, 2026
Fixed pigment submissions so new colors are saved reliably. Added Williamsburg Montserrat Orange to the palette. Updated Paint Expert with a newer model and usage limits.
MoreImpasto uses Kubelka-Munk spectral color science at 36 wavelengths to model light interaction with pigments, providing precise mixing recipes rather than simple RGB blending.
Impasto is designed for physical painters and works with oil, acrylic, watercolor, and gouache paints.
Yes, you can customize your palette to match the specific paint tubes you own, ensuring the recipes are practical for your supplies.
No, Impasto is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted painting experience.
The AI Paint Expert is a feature within Impasto that can answer user questions about color theory, painting techniques, and pigments.
The app provides an accuracy percentage for each color match, indicating how closely the mixed color will resemble the reference. For example, a match might be reported as '99% match'.
Impasto is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.
The latest version, 1.5.9, was released on May 29, 2026, indicating active development and updates.