Pigments: Paint Color Picker
Watercolor Oil Acrylic Scanner
About
This app helps traditional artists understand pigment properties like safety, permanence, and toxicity. It features a searchable database, camera color matching, and palette auditing to make informed purchasing decisions and build better palettes.
What's New in Pigments
1.5
June 25, 2026
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Subscription plans
Pigments Pro Annual
Pigments Pro Annual
In-App Purchases
$24.99
Pigments Pro Lifetime
Pigments Pro Lifetime
Developer apps
FAQ
What is Pigments?
Pigments is a pigment intelligence app designed for traditional artists. It provides detailed information on over 755 pigments, including their safety, permanence, and toxicity, helping artists make informed purchasing decisions and build better palettes.
How does the camera color matching work in Pigments?
You can point your camera at any color, such as a reference painting or a swatch, and Pigments will identify the closest matching pigments using Delta E color science in LAB color space. For accurate results, it's recommended to calibrate the white balance.
Can Pigments help me avoid buying duplicate paints?
Yes, Pigments offers a palette auditing feature that flags duplicate pigments sold under different brand names. It also warns about pigments with poor lightfastness or toxic materials, helping you avoid redundant purchases and save money.
What kind of information does Pigments provide about each pigment?
Each pigment entry includes its opacity, lightfastness, oil absorption, toxicity, chemical composition, and manufacturer aliases across various brands and mediums. This comprehensive data helps artists understand the properties of their paints.
Does Pigments have ads?
No, Pigments does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and try, with optional in-app purchases available to unlock premium features.
What are the subscription options for Pigments Pro?
Pigments Pro offers two subscription plans: Pigments Pro Monthly at $1.99 per month with a 7-day free trial, and Pigments Pro Annual at $9.99 per year. Payment is charged to your iTunes account, and auto-renewal can be managed in your settings.
Is Pigments suitable for all types of paint mediums?
Yes, Pigments is built for artists working in oil, watercolor, acrylic, and any other medium. It also includes a reference for 37 different mediums and additives, providing safety data and usage notes.
How often is Pigments updated?
The latest version of Pigments is 1.5, and it was last updated on June 25, 2026. Updates typically include new pigments, improved features, and bug fixes to enhance the user experience.