# PANTONE Studio

> Color capture, palette creation, and 3D design visualization tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Pantone.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantone-studio/id329515634 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pantone](https://appshunter.io/developer/329515637)
- Category: Reference, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 844 App Store ratings · 254 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 93 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2009-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantone-studio/id329515634/reviews.md

## What is PANTONE Studio?

Capture your world in PANTONE Color, build and create palettes to test on 3D-rendered materials & designs, and share PANTONE Colors with your Creative Cloud® account, clients, and social networks.

Subscribers get access to all PANTONE Colors (more than 10,000 standardized hues across all libraries and disciplines), and receive a 1-week or 1-month free trial with a monthly or annual subscription. 

All tools, features, and content are free with a selection of available PANTONE Colors. Those who previously purchased the myPANTONE app get full access without subscription.

TOOLS & FEATURES
Color Values/References
- sRGB
- Hex
- CMYK
- Harmonies (complementary, monochromatic, analogous, split complementary, triadic) 
- Cross Reference visually across all Pantone color guides and color systems

Color Palettes
- Build color palettes consisting of up to five colors by selecting from color guides
- Take a photo and use our color picker to build a custom palette
- Extract colors from images on your phone or Pinterest, Facebook, Tumblr, and Instagram accounts
- All palettes can be sent to Adobe® Creative Cloud®

Color Studio
- Apply colors against different designs including graphics, interiors, and typography. 
- Visualize PANTONE Colors on pliable 3D papers and fabrics.

Crowdsourcing Inspiration
Studio features external sources of content to pull in the inspiring, colorful work of others. Users can scroll through artists’ designs and images organized by PANTONE Color and select their palettes for use.

Subscribe
Bring full color to Studio with one of these subscription options:

Monthly – $4.99/month with 1-week free trial

Annual – $29.99/year with 1-month free trial

myPANTONE Customers- Full access without subscription to colors and values previously available in myPANTONE

Questions? Contact us at Support@Pantone.com

– Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
– The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
– Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period
– Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
– Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable
For a link to our terms of use and privacy policy, visit:  https://www.pantone.com/help/?t=Pantone-Studio-Mobile-app-Privacy-Statement

## Key features

- Capture colors from photos and digital sources
- Build custom color palettes
- Test palettes on 3D-rendered materials
- Extract colors from images
- Share palettes with Creative Cloud and social media
- Access extensive color libraries (subscription)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PANTONE Studio Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| PANTONE Studio Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| PANTONE Studio Upgrade Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## What do users think of PANTONE Studio?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 💎 Excellent color reference tool
- 🎨 Helpful for designers and artists
- 🔍 Useful for identifying colors in images
- 🌟 Great app for quick Pantone color lookup

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes or fails to load
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Inaccurate color matching from images
- 🔒 Requires unnecessary permissions (location)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes or gets stuck on loading screen
- Search function not working as expected
- Saved palettes not syncing or disappearing
- Inconsistent color matching across devices

**Most requested features**

- Allow browsing of full Pantone color library
- Improve color extraction from images
- Add option to save and share color palettes
- Provide better tutorial and user guidance
- Optimize app for iPad and horizontal use

## Recent user reviews (10 of 254)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantone-studio/id329515634/reviews.md

### 1/5 — sanctioned

*2025-07-19, version 3.0.38*

Your sanction policies are absolutely ridiculous and disgusting!
Why should Iran be sanctioned? What have Iranian designers done that you won’t allow them to use the software?
It’s your problem with the Islamic Republic, so why are you punishing Iranian designers?
This action has no humanitarian justification whatsoever — it’s pure discrimination and racism!
I’m truly sorry for such an action…

### 1/5 — Change accounts?

*2025-05-14, version 3.0.38*

I have a paid Pantone Connect account registered to my work email. I cannot register or log in to this product with that email. I’ve installed this on my iPad, which uses my Apple ID in the App Store, not my work email. There is no option to access it with a different account.

### 5/5 — The colors LOVER

*2025-05-05, version 3.0.38*

Hello everyone, 
I just wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for this app. It has been an invaluable resource for many designers like myself, bridging the gap where we often find ourselves at a disadvantage. 

Not every freelance designer can afford the full set of printed color samples or maintain a pricey subscription. I consider myself fortunate to have purchased the app a while back and am grateful that we have the privilege to use it indefinitely. 

I genuinely hope that the developers continue to keep the app updated. It means so much to those of us who are striving to make our mark in the design community on a shoestring budget. Thank you for your support and understanding in helping us succeed!

### 1/5 — App Being Discontinued June 2025?

*2025-04-11, version 3.0.38*

What will happen to my grandfathered in-app purchases?

### 1/5 — Location services required?

*2025-04-07, version 3.0.38*

Can’t use the app without enabling location services… not sure why an app like this would need access to that. Didn’t bother continuing

### 1/5 — Invasive requirements

*2025-04-03, version 3.0.38*

This app will ONLY work if you allow it access to your location. Hard no.

### 1/5 — No words to say

*2025-03-19, version 3.0.38*

I….. I don’t know what to say….. but I can’t believe this Pantone studio would be discontinued in mid-2025

### 1/5 — Color selection

*2025-03-19, version 3.0.38*

Identified wrong colors. And it is not shade or two off— it is an entire different color.

### 2/5 — Super Buggy

*2025-01-29, version 3.0.32*

Sometimes shares the image, sometimes doesn’t. Useful but definitely not a pro app for the iPad.

### 5/5 — I love Pantone

*2024-11-15, version 3.0.32*

This is where and how I choose my color palettes for the season. Pairs well with PAPERSOURCE

## Frequently asked questions about PANTONE Studio

### What does PANTONE Studio do?

PANTONE Studio allows you to capture colors from your environment or digital sources, build custom color palettes, and visualize them on 3D-rendered designs and materials. You can also extract colors from images and share your creations.

### What are the key features of PANTONE Studio?

Key features include capturing colors, building palettes of up to five colors, extracting colors from photos and social media, applying colors to various designs, and visualizing them on 3D papers and fabrics. Subscribers gain access to over 10,000 PANTONE Colors.

### How much does PANTONE Studio cost?

The app offers free tools with a selection of PANTONE Colors. Full access to all color libraries requires a subscription, with options for monthly ($4.99/month) or annual ($29.99/year) plans, both including free trial periods. Users who previously purchased the myPANTONE app get full access without a subscription.

### What devices is PANTONE Studio compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices. Payment is handled through your iTunes Account, indicating compatibility with iOS devices. Specific OS version requirements are not detailed in the provided description.

### Who would benefit from using PANTONE Studio?

This app is ideal for graphic designers, interior designers, fashion designers, artists, and anyone involved in creative work who needs to accurately capture, manage, and visualize color schemes for their projects.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.38 — 2025-03-13

Bug fixes and adding popup.

### 3.0.37 — 2025-02-18

We fixed a bug that affected the Pantone Connect popup.

If you love Studio, check out the new Pantone Connect app, which includes many more great features and extends to web and Adobe extension apps.

### 3.0.36 — 2025-02-13

We fixed a bug that affected the palettes.

If you love Studio, check out the new Pantone Connect app, which includes many more great features and extends to web and Adobe extension apps.

### 3.0.32 — 2021-02-24

We fixed a bug that affected the palettes.

If you love Studio, check out the new Pantone Connect app, which includes many more great features and extends to web and Adobe extension apps.

### 3.0.31 — 2021-02-11

We fixed a bug that affected the palettes.

If you love Studio, check out the new Pantone Connect app, which includes many more great features and extends to web and Adobe extension apps.

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## More apps by Pantone

- [Pantone Connect](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantone-connect/id1491023737)

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