Best Color Identifier Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Whether you're new to color identifier or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 250+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Color Identifier Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Color Identifier: Color PickerColor Identifier: Color PickerFree4.6★ (1.9K)YesYesAug 2026
2Color ID: Identify ColorsColor ID: Identify ColorsFree4.3★ (11)NoNoJul 2026
3Color Name ARColor Name ARFree4.4★ (8.2K)NoYesAug 2026
4Color Identifier・Match ScannerColor Identifier・Match ScannerFree4.4★ (60)YesYesAug 2026
5Color Name Recognizer CameraColor Name Recognizer CameraFree4.7★ (43)NoYesAug 2026
6Color Picker: Identifier AppColor Picker: Identifier AppFreeNoYesMay 2026
7CoolorsCoolorsFree4.8★ (10K)NoYesAug 2026
8Color Identifier. CameraColor Identifier. CameraFree4.1★ (8)NoNoAug 2026

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😞(1.9K 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 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😐(8.2K 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

4
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
5
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
6
Color Picker: Identifier App
Color Picker: Identifier App
Color Picker: Identifier App
Detector, Finder, Snap, Match
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
7
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
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
(8)
free
9
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
10
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
11
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
(12K)
free
12
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
13
Color Scanner: ColorID
Color Scanner: ColorID
Color Scanner: ColorID
Identifier, Detector & Finder
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
(15)
free with in-app purchases
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: SnapColor
Color Identifier: SnapColor
Color Identifier: SnapColor
Camera Picker, HEX & RGB
Free

Instantly identify colors using your camera. Point, focus, and get real-time color names and codes like HEX and RGB. Save your favorite shades to a personal library for later use.

Real-time color identificationDisplay HEX and RGB codesSave colors to a library
🔍 Reference
(1)
free with in-app purchases
16
ColorPick - Color Identifier
ColorPick - Color Identifier
ColorPick - Color Identifier
Color Picker, HEX & Pantone
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
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
18
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
(180)
subscription
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
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

FAQ about Color Identifier

What are the best color identifier apps for iPhone?
Color Identifier: Color Picker tops our color identifier apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 1.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top color identifier apps we rank are free to download, including Color Identifier: Color Picker and Color ID: Identify Colors.
Color Identifier: Color Picker shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 250+ color identifier apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to detect the specific color of any pixel within a photo or image. You can upload an image, zoom in, and scroll to the desired color to get its details.
The app provides color information in RGB, CMYK, and HEX formats. It also identifies the common name of the detected color.

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