Best Color Identification Apps

236+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Color ID is the household name in color identification, but it's far from the only option. We track 236+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

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😞(1.7K 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 AR#3

Color Name AR by Vlad Polyanskiy

Picker, Finder & Identifier
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.4😐(8.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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

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Color Identification
Color Identification
Color Identification
Scan color from camera/ photo
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
5
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
(42)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
Color Tools - RGB, CMYK, HSV
Color Tools - RGB, CMYK, HSV
Color Tools - RGB, CMYK, HSV
Color Tools
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
Color Identifier
Color Identifier
Color Identifier
Color Picker Image & Camera
Free

This app acts as a powerful color detection instrument, capturing live hues with your camera and extracting color details from images. It provides comprehensive color information in various formats and allows for the creation of custom color palettes.

Live camera color pickerImage and paint color identificationMultiple color formats (HEX, RGB, HSL, etc.)
🎨 Graphics & Design
(178)
subscription
9
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
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
(98)
subscription
11
MaishaFiti
MaishaFiti
MaishaFiti
Do anything for the steps
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
12
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
(32)
freemium
13
Color Portfolio
Color Portfolio
Color Portfolio
Easy Paint Color Selection
Free

Explore and visualize Benjamin Moore paint colors with a virtual fan deck and augmented reality tools. Try colors on your walls using photos or live video, and even match real-world colors with a compatible device.

Virtual fan deck of Benjamin Moore colorsPhoto visualizer for room color previewsAugmented reality video visualizer
🌟 Lifestyle
(11K)
free
14
Color Identifier: Paint Match
Color Identifier: Paint Match
Color Identifier: Paint Match
Find Paint Color Names
Free

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
(150)
free with in-app purchases
15
Care Concept InvoiceApp
Care Concept InvoiceApp
Care Concept InvoiceApp
Care Concept AG
Free
🔧 Utilities
(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
Cone Color Picker & Identifier
Cone Color Picker & Identifier
Cone Color Picker & Identifier
Pantone, Hex, RGB, CMYK, HSL +
Free

This app is a premium color identification and exploration tool for designers. It offers precise Pantone matching, real-time color analysis, and various color code formats. Users can save, organize, and export color palettes, enhancing their design workflow.

Pantone color matchingReal-time color identificationMultiple color code formats (Hex, RGB, CMYK, HSL, etc.)
🎨 Graphics & Design
(188)
subscription
18
Color Identifier & Paint Match
Color Identifier & Paint Match
Color Identifier & Paint Match
Color Picker Palette Generator
Free

Instantly identify colors from your camera or photos, providing detailed information like HEX, RGB, and CMYK values. Create and save custom color palettes, and find matching paint shades for your projects.

Real-time color detection via cameraExtract colors from photosDetailed color information (HEX, RGB, CMYK, HSL)
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free with in-app purchases
19
Colour Identifier: ColorID
Colour Identifier: ColorID
Colour Identifier: ColorID
Identify / Pick / Save Colors
Free

Identify colors from images, live camera, or saved photos. Convert between HEX, RGB, CMYK, HSL, and RAL formats. Save and organize palettes, with accessibility features for colorblind users.

Identify colors from images and cameraConvert between HEX, RGB, CMYK, HSL, RALSave and organize color palettes
🎨 Graphics & Design
(2)
free with in-app purchases
20
Color Analyzer - Color Lookup
Color Analyzer - Color Lookup
Color Analyzer - Color Lookup
Identify any color instantly.
Free

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
🔧 Utilities
(14)
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