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Best Color Detection Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated September 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our color detection list covers 249+ iPhone apps updated through September 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Color Detection Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Color Name ARColor Name ARFree4.4★ (8.2K)NoYesAug 2026
2Color Detector-Identifier,TestColor Detector-Identifier,TestFree4.7★ (6)NoYesAug 2026
3RGB Color DetectorRGB Color DetectorFree—NoYesMay 2026
4Color Identifier: Color PickerColor Identifier: Color PickerFree4.6★ (1.9K)YesYesSep 2026
5Color Grab (color detection)Color Grab (color detection)Free3.7★ (59)NoYesAug 2026
6Color Picker & DetectorColor Picker & Detector$2.995.0★ (2)YesNoAug 2026
7Color Grab DetectionColor Grab DetectionFree3.0★ (2)NoYesJul 2026
8Color Vision-Identifier,TestColor Vision-Identifier,Test$4.994.5★ (4)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Color Detection

Color Name AR#1

Color Name AR by Vlad Polyanskiy

Picker, Finder & Identifier
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.4😐(8.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Color Name AR screenshot 6

Identify and discover colors with this app. It helps you choose paints, wallpaper, and decorative items by providing a vast database of color names and their visual representations. Perfect for designers, decorators, or anyone curious about color.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Accurate color identification
  • 🎨 Extensive color library
  • 🎨 Helpful for color-blind users
  • 🎨 Useful for artists and designers

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires subscription or one-time purchase
  • 🐛 Inconsistent color identification
  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable performance
Color Detector-Identifier,Test#2

Color Detector-Identifier,Test by 毅 田

Color Blindness Assistance
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
4.7(6 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Color Detector-Identifier,Test screenshot 3
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This app helps identify colors and their names using your device's camera or uploaded images. It's designed for individuals with color blindness, designers, and artists needing quick, accurate color identification, and includes color blindness tests.

RGB Color Detector#3

RGB Color Detector by Raimon Gaspar Fernandez

RGB, CMYK, HSV, HTML, HEX, HSL
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
0.0(0 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
RGB Color Detector screenshot 1
RGB Color Detector screenshot 2
RGB Color Detector screenshot 3

Identify and extract colors from images with extreme precision. Supports multiple color formats and conversions, including names and palettes. Save and create colors for later use.

More Color Detection apps to explore

4
Color Identifier: Color Picker
Color Identifier: Color Picker
Color Identifier: Color Picker
Color Detector & Name Finder
Free

Identify the exact color of any pixel in an image. Upload photos, zoom in, and get color details in RGB, CMYK, and HEX formats, along with color names. Save your detected colors for later access.

Pixel color detectionRGB, CMYK, HEX valuesColor name identification
🎨 Graphics & Design
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Color Grab (color detection)
Color Grab (color detection)
Color Grab (color detection)
Color Gear: Color Wheel
Free

Transform your phone into a powerful color tool. Instantly capture and identify colors in real-time using your camera, extract palettes from images, and generate harmonious color themes. Supports various color models and professional export formats.

Live color detection with cameraExtract color palettes from imagesColor name recognition
🔧 Utilities
(59)
free
6
Color Picker & Detector
Color Picker & Detector
Color Picker & Detector
Identify colour camera,gallery
$2.99

Easily identify colors from your camera, photos, or generate random palettes. Save your favorite colors and share their RGB or HEX values with others. Perfect for designers, artists, and anyone who appreciates color.

Identify colors from cameraIdentify colors from photosGenerate random colors
🎨 Graphics & Design
(2)
ad-supported
7
Color Grab Detection
Color Grab Detection
Color Grab Detection
Precise Color Picker Tool
Free

This tool accurately identifies and extracts colors from your camera or photos. Get detailed color values like HEX and RGB, save your favorites, and share them for creative projects. Ideal for designers, artists, and developers.

Real-time color detection via cameraPick colors from photosDetailed color values (HEX, RGB, HSV, HSL)
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free with in-app purchases
8
Color Vision-Identifier,Test
Color Vision-Identifier,Test
Color Vision-Identifier,Test
Color Blindness Assistance
$4.99

Identify colors and their names using your device's camera or uploaded images. This app offers color blindness tests and provides detailed color information like RGB values, aiding the color blind community, designers, and artists.

Real-time color recognition via cameraColor naming and RGB/RGBA valuesColor blindness tests and assessments
💪 Health & Fitness
(4)
paid
9
Pixels: Color Picker
Pixels: Color Picker
Pixels: Color Picker
Real-Time Color Detection
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
10
Color Name Identifier & Finder
Color Name Identifier & Finder
Color Name Identifier & Finder
Color Picker, Mixer, Scanner
Free

This app helps designers and developers discover, create, and convert colors. It features AR color detection, a personal color library, and the ability to extract dominant colors from images. Seamlessly integrate colors into your projects with versatile format conversions and easy sharing options.

AR Color DetectionPersonal Color Library with iCloud SyncColor Trend Access
🛠️ Developer Tools
(99)
subscription
11
Color Fisher
Color Fisher
Color Fisher
Shows pixel color from screen
Free

Identify colors from your mobile camera's live preview. This utility tool helps you pinpoint specific hues and their values directly from your screen.

Identify colors from camera previewPinpoint specific huesDisplay color values
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
12
Color, What?
Color, What?
Color, What?
by Rufus Robot, Inc.
Free

Identify the exact color of any object by taking a photo or using an existing image. The app calculates the nearest color and its complementary color, providing details in HTML, crayon, and a humorous 'men limited' color space.

Identify colors from photosCalculate nearest colorFind complementary colors
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free
13
Color Spy Pen
Color Spy Pen
Color Spy Pen
by COLORPIK INC
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
14
HueScan
HueScan
HueScan
Easy Color Detection
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
15
TellTheColor
TellTheColor
TellTheColor
by Kaan Cayoglu
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
16
Color Identifier & Analysis
Color Identifier & Analysis
Color Identifier & Analysis
Scanner & Finder Palette
Free

Easily identify colors from photos or your surroundings, providing detailed profiles, harmonious pairings, and a personal library for saving and organizing your favorite shades. Perfect for designers, artists, and anyone interested in color analysis.

Instant color detectionDetailed color profilesHarmonious color pairings
🔧 Utilities
(1)
subscription
17
What's That Color?
What's That Color?
What's That Color?
by Root Beer Float Software LLC
$0.99

Identify colors from your camera's view. Get color names, RGB, and Hex values instantly. Perfect for designers, artists, or anyone curious about the hues around them.

Identify colors with cameraGet color namesDisplay RGB values
🔧 Utilities
(0)
paid
18
Color Name Recognizer Camera
Color Name Recognizer Camera
Color Name Recognizer Camera
Recognize color name w/camera!
Free

Instantly identify the name of any color by pointing your device's camera at it. Get detailed color values like RGB, HSV, and CIE L*a*b. Supports multiple languages and offers advanced color analysis tools.

Real-time color name recognition via cameraMultiple color value formats (RGB, HSV, CIE L*a*b)Supports up to 1500 base color names in 8 languages
🔧 Utilities
(43)
freemium
19
Color ID: Identify Colors
Color ID: Identify Colors
Color ID: Identify Colors
Identify Colors Easily
Free

Instantly identify colors from your camera or photo library. Get detailed color values like RGB, Hex, HSL, and CMYK. Explore a vast database of over 1600 colors for artistic and design inspiration.

Real-time color identification via cameraExtract colors from existing photosDetailed color value information (RGB, Hex, HSL, CMYK)
🔧 Utilities
(11)
free
20
Color Hunter: Match & Snap
Color Hunter: Match & Snap
Color Hunter: Match & Snap
Hunt Colors in the Real World
Free

Engage in a daily color-matching game using your phone's camera. Find a new color each day and capture nine real-world photos of it to complete the challenge.

Daily color hunting challengesCamera-based color matchingCapture real-world photos
🌟 Lifestyle
(1)
ad-supported

FAQ about Color Detection

What are the best color detection apps for iPhone?
Color Name AR tops our color detection apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 8.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top color detection apps we rank are free to download, including Color Name AR and Color Detector-Identifier,Test.
Color Name AR has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ color detection apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app serves as a color assistant, helping users identify and discover various colors. It provides a visual database of color names and can assist in choosing paints, wallpaper, and decorative elements.
Key features include a built-in Pantone color scheme assistant, a massive database of color names, the ability to search and view this database, and an intuitive interface for easy navigation and color identification.

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