Best Color Identification Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Color ID is the household name in color identification, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Color Identification Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Color ID: Identify ColorsColor ID: Identify ColorsFree4.3★ (11)NoNoJul 2026
2Color Identifier: Color PickerColor Identifier: Color PickerFree4.6★ (1.9K)YesYesAug 2026
3Color Name Recognizer CameraColor Name Recognizer CameraFree4.7★ (43)NoYesAug 2026
4Color IdentificationColor IdentificationFreeNoNoMay 2026
5Color Name ARColor Name ARFree4.4★ (8.2K)NoYesAug 2026
6Color Identification Colors IDColor Identification Colors IDFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
7Color Tools - RGB, CMYK, HSVColor Tools - RGB, CMYK, HSVFreeYesNoJul 2026
8Color Info CamColor Info CamFree4.7★ (21)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Color Identification

Color ID: Identify Colors#1

Color ID: Identify Colors by Anthony Gress

Identify Colors Easily
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
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.

Color Identifier: Color Picker#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

Room to Improve

  • 🤬 Excessive ads and paywalls
  • 🐛 Inaccurate color identification
  • 🤬 Subscription model too expensive
Color Name Recognizer Camera#3

Color Name Recognizer Camera by 小健 赵

Recognize color name w/camera!
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.7(43 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

More Color Identification apps to explore

4
Color Identification
Color Identification
Color Identification
Scan color from camera/ photo
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
5
Color Name AR
Color Name AR
Color Name AR
Picker, Finder & Identifier
Free

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
🔧 Utilities
(8.2K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Color Identification Colors ID
Color Identification Colors ID
Color Identification Colors ID
Instant Color Finder & Scanner
Free

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
(1)
free
7
Color Tools - RGB, CMYK, HSV
Color Tools - RGB, CMYK, HSV
Color Tools - RGB, CMYK, HSV
Color Tools
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
Color Info Cam
Color Info Cam
Color Info Cam
Let's check the color!
Free

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
🔧 Utilities
(21)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
(98)
subscription
10
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
11
Flipsentry
Flipsentry
Flipsentry
Never miss a potential flip
Free

This app helps resellers and bargain hunters find profitable deals on Facebook Marketplace. It continuously scans listings and sends instant notifications for new items matching your custom criteria, allowing you to act fast and secure the best opportunities before others.

Continuous marketplace scanningFast push notificationsSmart filtering with keywords and price
💼 Business
(13)
free with in-app purchases
12
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
13
Chromatic Color Helper
Chromatic Color Helper
Chromatic Color Helper
by Daisuke Nishioka
Free

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
🔧 Utilities
(0)
free
14
Color Identifier・Match Scanner
Color Identifier・Match Scanner
Color Identifier・Match Scanner
Detector・Finder・Picker・Reader
Free

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
(60)
free with in-app purchases
15
A Color Walk
A Color Walk
A Color Walk
by Richard Freeman
Free
📚 Education
(0)
16
SherMatch+
SherMatch+
SherMatch+
Sherwin-Williams
Free

This app helps professional painters and contractors quickly and accurately match paint colors and sheens from any painted surface. It eliminates the need for physical samples, saving time and reducing errors on job sites. Advanced features for custom color creation are available with a subscription.

Scan and match paint colorMeasure surface sheenOrganize job folders
📊 Productivity
(6.8K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Color Optics
Color Optics
Color Optics
A color assistance utility.
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
ColorSight: Color Identifier
ColorSight: Color Identifier
ColorSight: Color Identifier
Color Identifier for Everyone
Free

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
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free
19
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
20
Name That Color
Name That Color
Name That Color
Identify Color Names Easily
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

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 August 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 11 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top color identification apps we rank are free to download, including Color ID: Identify Colors and Color Identifier: Color Picker.
Color ID: Identify Colors has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ color identification apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Color ID is a utility app that allows you to identify colors from your smartphone's camera or existing photos. It provides detailed color values such as RGB, Hex, HSL, and CMYK.
Color ID is beneficial for artists seeking inspiration, designers crafting projects, individuals with color blindness, and anyone interested in exploring the hues around them.

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