Best Color Identifier Apps

235+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Whether you're new to color identifier or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 235+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Top Picks for Color Identifier

Color Identifier: Color Picker#1

Color Identifier: Color Picker by Irina Metelkina

Color Detector & Name Finder
Editor's Choice
🎨 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 ID: Identify Colors#2

Color ID: Identify Colors by Anthony Gress

Identify Colors Easily
Strong Contender
🔧 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 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

More Color Identifier apps to explore

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Coolors
Coolors
Coolors
Create & browse color palettes
Free

Generate and discover color schemes quickly. Organize them into projects, export them in various formats, or pick colors from your photos. Explore thousands of pre-made palettes for inspiration.

Fast color scheme generatorOrganize palettes in projectsExport as image or PDF
🎨 Graphics & Design
(9.8K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
Color Picker: Identifier App
Color Picker: Identifier App
Color Picker: Identifier App
Detector, Finder, Snap, Match
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
9
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
10
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
(152)
free with in-app purchases
11
Color identifier: Get details
Color identifier: Get details
Color identifier: Get details
Color Detector - Find name
Free

Identify colors from your camera or photos, extract detailed color information, and create custom palettes. Convert between color formats and check contrast ratios for design accessibility.

Identify colors with cameraExtract colors from photosGet HEX, RGB, HSL, LAB codes
🎨 Graphics & Design
(1)
freemium
12
Color Identifier. Camera
Color Identifier. Camera
Color Identifier. Camera
Detector, Scanner, Finder
Free

Instantly identify colors by pointing your camera at any object. Get accurate color names and codes in multiple formats, extract palettes from photos, and explore color harmonies. Save, organize, and sync your creations across devices.

Real-time color identification with cameraExtract color palettes from photosSupports 9 color formats (HEX, RGB, etc.)
🎨 Graphics & Design
(7)
free
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
Pantone Connect
Pantone Connect
Pantone Connect
Match & Share Pantone Colors
Free

This app helps designers and color experts find and match physical colors to Pantone standards. It allows for easy sharing of color palettes and integration with design workflows. The app offers tools for color measurement, extraction from images, and navigation of color systems.

Measure physical colors to PantoneExtract colors from imagesShare color palettes to social media
🔍 Reference
(200)
free
15
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
16
ColorID: Color Identifier
ColorID: Color Identifier
ColorID: Color Identifier
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
17
Color Identifier - Analysis
Color Identifier - Analysis
Color Identifier - Analysis
Colors Picker Grabber Palette
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
18
Color Picker, HEX & RGB: Hexly
Color Picker, HEX & RGB: Hexly
Color Picker, HEX & RGB: Hexly
Palette generator & identifier
Free

Instantly identify colors from your camera or photos, generate and edit custom palettes, and export them in various formats. This tool offers precise color recognition and an intuitive interface for designers and artists.

Real-time camera color detectionExtract dominant colors from photosCreate custom color palettes
🎨 Graphics & Design
(1)
freemium
19
Color Identifier: ColorSense
Color Identifier: ColorSense
Color Identifier: ColorSense
Color Match & Detector
Free

This app uses your device's camera to identify colors in real-time, providing detailed information like RGB and Hex codes. It offers colorblind simulation, palette creation, and design tools for various creative and accessibility needs.

Real-time color detectionColorblind simulation modesDetailed color information (RGB, Hex, HSL, CMYK)
🎨 Graphics & Design
(3)
freemium
20
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

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