# PPG Color Sensor

> Identifies real-world object colors and provides digital color values. (iPhone/iPad app by Nix Sensor Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppg-color-sensor/id1123719650 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nix Sensor Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/889253267)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Released: 2016-06-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppg-color-sensor/id1123719650/reviews.md

## What is PPG Color Sensor?

The companion app to the PPG Portable Color Sensor, Powered By Nix™.

Have you ever wanted to know the exact color of a real life object? Just pick up a PPG Portable Color Sensor, press scan and instantly receive accurate matches to PPG paints, in addition to RGB, HTML, CMYK, CIELAB, and XYZ values. 

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us. We'd love to help.

## Key features

- Scan real-life objects to detect color
- Accurate matches to PPG paints
- Provides RGB, HTML, CMYK, CIELAB, XYZ values
- Companion app for PPG Portable Color Sensor
- Instant color identification

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppg-color-sensor/id1123719650/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Awesome at first

*2016-09-02, version 2.5.5*

First week having it, scans were were great and on the dot. After second week, onto third week, the scans have been slightly off by one. Seems like it does need recalibration often. Still, an awesome item for designers.

## Frequently asked questions about PPG Color Sensor

### What is PPG Color Sensor?

PPG Color Sensor is a utility app that works with the PPG Portable Color Sensor device to identify the exact color of real-world objects. It provides matches to PPG paints and various digital color values.

### Does PPG Color Sensor require a physical device?

Yes, the app is a companion to the PPG Portable Color Sensor and requires the physical device to scan and identify colors.

### What color formats does PPG Color Sensor provide?

PPG Color Sensor provides accurate matches to PPG paints, as well as RGB, HTML, CMYK, CIELAB, and XYZ color values.

### What devices is PPG Color Sensor compatible with?

PPG Color Sensor is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for PPG Color Sensor?

PPG Color Sensor has an age rating of 4+.

### When was PPG Color Sensor last updated?

The latest version of PPG Color Sensor was last updated on March 17, 2017.

### What is the user rating for PPG Color Sensor?

PPG Color Sensor has a rating of 3.0 stars from 1 rating.

### Is PPG Color Sensor free to download?

Yes, PPG Color Sensor is available for free download.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.5.9 — 2017-03-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- When saving colors to a folder / swatch, the previously selected folder is remembered
- Paint library typo corrections

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