# Pigments: Paint Color Picker — Watercolor Oil Acrylic Scanner

> Artist's pigment intelligence app for material research, color matching, and palette analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by BigBalli Consulting llc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pigments-paint-color-picker/id6761685557 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BigBalli Consulting llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/363765325)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pigments-paint-color-picker/id6761685557/reviews.md

## What is Pigments?

Pigments is the pigment intelligence app for traditional artists. Look up any pigment by CI code, common name, or chemical composition. Understand what's actually in your paint — and whether it's safe, permanent, and worth buying.

755+ PIGMENTS, ONE TAP AWAY
Search the full database by CI code (PB29, PY42), common name (Ultramarine Blue, Raw Sienna), alias, or chemical formula. Every entry includes opacity, lightfastness, oil absorption, toxicity, chemical composition, and manufacturer aliases across brands and mediums.

CAMERA COLOR MATCHING
Point your camera at any color — a reference painting, a swatch, a fabric — and Pigments identifies the closest matching pigments using Delta E color science in LAB color space. Calibrate white balance for accurate results.

PALETTE AUDITING
Build a palette and let Pigments audit it. The app flags duplicate pigments hiding under different brand names, warns about poor lightfastness or toxic materials, and spots near-identical pigments you don't need. Stop wasting money on redundant tubes.

SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON
Compare up to 4 pigments across opacity, lightfastness, oil absorption, toxicity, and chemical composition. See the differences that matter before you buy.

MEDIUMS & ADDITIVES
Browse 37 mediums and additives with safety data, usage notes, and alternative names. Know what you're mixing into your paint.

PIGMENT AI ASSISTANT
Ask natural-language questions: "Which blue pigments are non-toxic and lightfast?" or "What's the difference between Ultramarine and Prussian Blue?" Get answers with direct links to pigment entries. Powered by Apple Intelligence, processed entirely on device.

FAVORITES & COLLECTIONS
Save pigments you use or want to try. Organize them into custom palettes for specific projects. Every palette gets automatic safety and quality analysis.

BUILT FOR ARTISTS WHO CARE ABOUT MATERIALS
Pigments is not a color palette generator. It's a reference tool for painters who want to understand pigment chemistry, make informed buying decisions, and build permanent, safe palettes. Whether you work in oil, watercolor, acrylic, or any other medium — this is your pigment companion.

• 755+ pigments with full CI data
• Opacity, lightfastness, toxicity & oil absorption
• Camera-based color matching
• Palette auditing with safety warnings
• Side-by-side pigment comparison
• 37 mediums & additives reference
• AI assistant for pigment questions
• Spotlight search integration
• No account required. No tracking.

Free to download and try. Optional in-app purchases available to unlock premium features.

If you choose to purchase Full unlock // Premium Upgrade Subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Prices are in U.S. dollars, may vary in countries other than the U.S. and are subject to change without notice. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. If you don’t choose to purchase Full Unlock Subscription, you can simply continue using the app for free.

Privacy Policy & Terms of Use
https://BigBalli.com/privacy
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Searchable pigment database
- Camera color matching
- Palette auditing and safety warnings
- Side-by-side pigment comparison
- Mediums and additives reference
- AI pigment assistant

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pigments Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pigments Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pigments Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Pigments

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2026-08-26

Improved & Fixed
- Fixed a rare crash on launch when your saved data couldn't be opened.
- Added a clear heads-up if your work can't be saved this session, so nothing is lost by surprise.

### 1.5 — 2026-06-25

- Use Siri Shortcuts and App Intents to jump straight into the app hands-free.

### 1.4 — 2026-05-28

Improved & Fixed
- More reliable crash reporting so issues get fixed faster.
- Smarter timing for the rating prompt so it no longer interrupts you mid-browse.

### 1.3 — 2026-05-15

New: paint mixer. 
Tap any color in a photo and Pigments shows the exact pigment combo to recreate it.
Optimized for accurate, real-world mixing.

### 1.2 — 2026-05-12

Scan colors to create your palette!

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