Best Color Identification Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated October 2026

Color ID is the household name in color identification, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Color Identification Apps (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Color ID: Identify Colors	Free	4.3★ (11)	No	No	Jul 2026
2	Color Identifier: Color Picker	Free	4.6★ (1.9K)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
3	Color Identification	Free	—	No	No	Aug 2026
4	Color Name Recognizer Camera	Free	4.8★ (44)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
5	Color Name AR	Free	4.4★ (8.2K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
6	Color Identification Colors ID	Free	5.0★ (1)	No	No	Aug 2026
7	Color Tools - RGB, CMYK, HSV	Free	—	Yes	No	Jul 2026
8	Color Name Identifier & Finder	Free	4.8★ (99)	No	Yes	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Color Identification

#1

Color ID: Identify Colors by Anthony Gress

Identify Colors Easily

Editor's Choice

4.3(11 ratings)

Free

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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.

#2

Color Identifier: Color Picker by Irina Metelkina

Color Detector & Name Finder

Strong Contender

🎨 Graphics & Design

4.6😞(1.9K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

👍 Works well for colorblindness
👍 Helpful for identifying colors
👍 Accurate color matching
👍 Useful for art and labeling
👍 Saves time compared to manual methods

Room to Improve

🤬 Excessive ads and paywalls
🐛 Inaccurate color identification
🤬 Subscription model too expensive
🤬 Free version extremely limited
🤬 Intrusive ads disrupt usage

#3

Color Identification by Arvinder Singh

Scan color from camera/ photo

Worth Considering

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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More Color Identification apps to explore

Color Name Recognizer Camera

Color Name Recognizer Camera

Color Name Recognizer Camera

Recognize color name w/camera!

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

Picker, Finder & Identifier

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.

Pantone color scheme assistantMassive base of color namesSearch and view color database

free with in-app purchases

Color Identification Colors ID

Color Identification Colors ID

Color Identification Colors ID

Instant Color Finder & Scanner

Instantly identify and analyze colors from your camera or images. Get precise color codes, names, and RAL matches to streamline your creative workflow. Ideal for designers, developers, and artists.

Live color recognition via cameraColor picker from imagesPrecise color codes (HEX, RGB, CMYK, HSL, CSS)

🎨 Graphics & Design

Color Tools - RGB, CMYK, HSV

Color Tools - RGB, CMYK, HSV

Color Tools - RGB, CMYK, HSV

Color Name Identifier & Finder

Color Name Identifier & Finder

Color Name Identifier & Finder

Color Picker, Mixer, Scanner

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

Color Identifier・Match Scanner

Color Identifier・Match Scanner

Color Identifier・Match Scanner

Detector・Finder・Picker・Reader

Instantly identify colors from your camera or images, providing precise names, Hex, and RGB values. Save and share your discoveries effortlessly. Ideal for creative professionals and color enthusiasts.

Real-time color detection via cameraMultiple color identification from imagesAccurate color names, Hex, and RGB values

🎨 Graphics & Design

free with in-app purchases

Color Identifier: Paint Match

Color Identifier: Paint Match

Color Identifier: Paint Match

Find Paint Color Names

Instantly identify colors using your camera or imported photos. Find exact paint matches from major brands and extract precise color codes for digital and print projects. Organize your discoveries into custom palettes.

Real-time camera color identificationImport photos for color palette extractionExact paint color matching

🎨 Graphics & Design

free with in-app purchases

Commission App for All Furries

🛍️ Shopping

Shows pixel color from screen

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

Color Analyzer - Color Lookup

Color Analyzer - Color Lookup

Color Analyzer - Color Lookup

Identify any color instantly.

Identify any color instantly by pointing your camera or analyzing images. Get precise color values in multiple formats and traditional color names. Automatically analyze color palettes from photos and organize your findings.

Real-time RGB/HSL display12 color space formatsAutomatic color palette analysis

Chromatic Color Helper

Chromatic Color Helper

Chromatic Color Helper

Bridging colors for everyone.

This app helps individuals with color vision deficiencies identify colors by pointing their device's camera at objects. It provides real-time color identification and allows users to pause the view to examine colors more closely. The app uses Japanese Industrial Standard color names for clear communication.

Real-time camera color identificationPause view for detailed color analysisColor identification from photos

Hijra Omni-Plus

Hijra Omni-Plus

Hijra Omni-Plus

by HIJRA BANK SHARE COMPANY

This banking solution offers a unified platform for managing various financial activities. It supports multiple languages and features QR code integration for enhanced convenience.

Multi-language supportUnified banking accessQR enabled features

ColorSight: Color Identifier

ColorSight: Color Identifier

ColorSight: Color Identifier

Color Identifier for Everyone

Instantly identify colors in the real world or from photos using your device's camera. It provides color names, hex, and RGB values, with support for various color vision deficiency profiles. All processing is done offline for complete privacy.

Live camera color identificationScreenshot eyedropper toolSupport for 5 color vision deficiency profiles

Let's check the color!

Instantly identify colors in real-time using your smartphone camera. Displays color names and components, helpful for designers and those with color vision deficiencies.

Real-time color identificationColor name and component displayCIEDE2000 color difference calculation

free with in-app purchases

by Rufus Robot, Inc.

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

by Richard Freeman

Color Identifier Pro

Color Identifier Pro

Color Identifier Pro

Instantly identify colors from your photos with a simple tap. Utilize a built-in magnifier for precise color detection. This tool offers an easy and intuitive way to find specific hues.

Identify colors from photosMagnifier for precise detectionOne-click color finding

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Color Identification

What are the best color identification apps for iPhone?

Color ID: Identify Colors tops our color identification apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 11 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free color identification apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top color identification apps we rank are free to download, including Color ID: Identify Colors and Color Identifier: Color Picker.

Does Color ID: Identify Colors have ads or in-app purchases?

Color ID: Identify Colors has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many color identification apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ color identification apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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