# Say Color

> Camera-based color identifier and announcer with RGB values. (iPhone/iPad app by HotPaw Productions.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/say-color/id388871655 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HotPaw Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/285074853)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-10-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/say-color/id388871655/reviews.md

## What is Say Color?

Speaks the name of the nearest color in the center of a camera preview pane using speech synthesis.  Can also show and speak the three RGB 255 numbers.

If you lock the exposure and color balance (using the lock icon button in the upper right) while aiming at something medium neutral gray under your current scene's lighting, the color naming scheme will be more accurately centered in the RGB gamut.

## Key features

- Real-time color naming
- Speaks color names
- Displays RGB values
- Adjustable color balance
- Lockable exposure

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/say-color/id388871655/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Sinnlos

*2025-06-08*

Für blinde  Leute ist der App absolut keine Hilfe Ermittelt nicht genau die Farbe.

### 5/5 — Love it but I wish it had more options!

*2019-07-26, version 1.2.2*

A great free app that allows you to point your smartphone camera at an object and then press a button to announce the color. I wish there was an option for it to automatically announce each color without pressing a button each time to make it a little easier for blind people to use that are holding other objects and the phone at the same time. I also wish there was a setting to make the color options more basic, instead of advanced colors like maroon or olive green. Overall this is the best free app of its kind that I’ve found. If you’re looking for a free simple app that has audio announcement of colors without a lot of extras this is it.

### 5/5 — SayColor

*2013-09-27, version 1.1.0*

A good way to automatically update and look at colors. It is awesome.

### 5/5 — Thanks!

*2013-03-08, version 1.1.0*

I'm thoroughly satisfied with the functionality of this application. Colorblindness is slightly less of a hindrance than it used to be. Thanks again!

### 5/5 — Useful for color blind

*2012-06-08, version 1.1.0*

I have trouble distinguishing color and this generalizes color to something useful to me. Other apps get too pixel focused and don't get the general color. Great app!

### 4/5 — Love it!

*2012-06-01, version 1.1.0*

Worked perfectly!

### 3/5 — Cool

*2011-04-03, version 1.0.0*

Cool app but put something In so can Chang the voice

### 5/5 — Useful!

*2011-01-19, version 1.0.0*

I'm completely colorblind, and I find this app extremely useful. Thank you!

### 4/5 — Very cool

*2011-01-07, version 1.0.0*

This app works perfectly, I only wish that the point that see's the colour was like a dot or something a little smaller but overall this app flies with flying colours ( no pun intended )

### 4/5 — Collies galore!

*2010-11-08*

Ever wondered the name of a particular color in nature is, well this app gives you that answer. Simply aim the camera at something and explore all the different color names. Pretty accurate :) a bit of fun when you're seriously bored

## Frequently asked questions about Say Color

### What does Say Color do?

Say Color uses your device's camera to identify the color in the center of the screen and speaks its name aloud. It can also display and vocalize the RGB values of that color.

### How can I get more accurate color readings with Say Color?

To improve accuracy, lock the exposure and color balance using the lock icon. Aiming at a neutral gray object under your current lighting conditions helps center the color naming within the RGB gamut.

### What devices is Say Color compatible with?

Say Color is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Say Color?

Say Color has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young users and above.

### Is Say Color free to use?

Yes, Say Color is available for free download and use.

### Does Say Color have ads?

No, Say Color does not contain advertisements.

### When was Say Color last updated?

The latest version of Say Color was released on December 20, 2018.

### What is the user rating for Say Color?

Say Color has an average rating of 4.3 stars based on 6 user ratings.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2018-12-20

This app managed to survive in the App store, even though it hadn't been updated since early 2012.  
A lot has changed since then, including Apple's spiffy new 64-bit processors which won't run my old 32-bit code.
So it's time to finally update Say Color for arm64, iOS 12, and a bunch of new iPhone device display sizes.
Enjoy.

### 1.1.0 — 2012-03-31

You can now use a switch in the Settings app to configure this app to use a simpler/smaller list of colors.

### 1.0.0 — 2010-10-03

No release notes.

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