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Best Color Name From Image Apps

221+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

Finding the right color name from image apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 221+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Color Name From Image Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Color Name ARColor Name ARFree4.4★ (8.2K)NoYesAug 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 Identifier: Paint MatchColor Identifier: Paint MatchFree4.2★ (152)NoYesAug 2026
5Color Identifier From ImagesColor Identifier From ImagesFree—NoYesMay 2026
6Color IdentifierColor IdentifierFree4.1★ (180)YesYesAug 2026
7ColorName*ColorName*Free4.4★ (8)YesYesJul 2026
8Color Name Identifier & FinderColor Name Identifier & FinderFree4.8★ (98)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Color Name From Image

Color Name AR#1

Color Name AR by Vlad Polyanskiy

Picker, Finder & Identifier
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.4😐(8.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Color Name AR screenshot 1
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Color Name AR screenshot 6

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
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
Color Name Recognizer Camera screenshot 1
Color Name Recognizer Camera screenshot 2
Color Name Recognizer Camera screenshot 3
Color Name Recognizer Camera screenshot 4
Color Name Recognizer Camera screenshot 5
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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 Name From Image apps to explore

4
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
5
Color Identifier From Images
Color Identifier From Images
Color Identifier From Images
Name Detector by AI Scanner
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
6
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
7
ColorName*
ColorName*
ColorName*
Name that Color
Free

Identify colors in real-time using your device's camera. Get detailed information including English and Japanese names, RGB, CMYK, and HTML codes. Explore similar colors and access a database of approximately 1,000 colors.

Real-time camera color identificationEnglish and Japanese color name searchRGB, CMYK, and HTML color code lookup
🔍 Reference
(8)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
9
Color Name AR Pro
Color Name AR Pro
Color Name AR Pro
Picker, Finder & Identifier
$4.99

Identify and discover colors with a vast database of names and visual examples. This tool assists in selecting paints, wallpapers, and decorative items, making color exploration easy and convenient.

Augmented reality color identificationBuilt-in Pantone color scheme assistantMassive database of color names
🔧 Utilities
(821)
free
10
Color Inspiration Tool
Color Inspiration Tool
Color Inspiration Tool
Best Color Helper for Designer
Free

Discover and create color palettes with a vast library of over 10,000 colors. Import custom palettes, detect color names, and generate palettes from images. Edit colors with sliders or presets, and easily bookmark or share your creations.

10,000+ colorsImport custom palettesCreate palettes from pictures
🔧 Utilities
(105)
free with in-app purchases
11
Pixel Picker - Image Color Picker
Pixel Picker - Image Color Picker
Pixel Picker - Image Color Picker
by Andrea Bizzotto
Free

Easily extract precise color information from your images. Import photos from your device or cloud storage, then zoom and pan to pinpoint specific pixels and retrieve their RGB values in decimal and hex formats.

Import images from device photosImport from Adobe Creative CloudPan, pinch, and zoom for precise selection
🔧 Utilities
(170)
free with in-app purchases
12
Color Analysis Lite
Color Analysis Lite
Color Analysis Lite
by Roy Leizer
Free
$9.99 | 100% OFF

Analyze the dominant colors in any image by uploading a photo or using your camera. Get detailed color information including names, RGB, Hex codes, and percentages, sorted by dominance.

Deep color analysisSelect local imagesUse smartphone camera
📷 Photo & Video
(4)
free
13
Say Color
Say Color
Say Color
by Ronald Nicholson
Free

Identifies and vocalizes the name of the closest color detected by the device's camera. It can also display and speak the RGB values of the color. Locking exposure and color balance can improve accuracy.

Real-time color namingSpeaks color namesDisplays RGB values
🔧 Utilities
(6)
free
14
GelatoMix - Color Tool
GelatoMix - Color Tool
GelatoMix - Color Tool
Best Color
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
15
Color Picker：Palette Generator
Color Picker：Palette Generator
Color Picker：Palette Generator
Hue Analysis, Scheme Finder
Free

Easily create harmonious color palettes from images or by capturing colors with your camera. This tool helps artists, designers, and creators identify, generate, and manage color schemes for any project. Supports multiple color models and export formats.

Create palettes from imagesCapture colors with cameraGenerate harmonious palettes
🎨 Graphics & Design
(153)
free with in-app purchases
16
Datacolor ColorReader
Datacolor ColorReader
Datacolor ColorReader
Color & Paint Matching App
Free

This app helps professionals and DIYers accurately match paint colors from walls or objects to popular paint brands. It provides color values and recommendations, saving time and ensuring job quality.

Accurate paint color matching (>90%)Matches to uploaded fan decksBuild, save, and share color palettes
📊 Productivity
(692)
free with in-app purchases
17
Color Swatch
Color Swatch
Color Swatch
Save colors taken from camera.
Free

Capture, organize, and edit colors from your camera or photos. Generate complementary colors and create palettes with RGB and hex information. Ideal for designers and hobbyists.

Capture colors from camera/photosView RGB and hex valuesGenerate complementary colors
📷 Photo & Video
(16)
ad-supported
18
Cone Color Picker & Identifier
Cone Color Picker & Identifier
Cone Color Picker & Identifier
Pantone Hex RGB CMYK HSL OKLCH
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
(193)
subscription
19
What Color Is This?
What Color Is This?
What Color Is This?
Instant Color ID
Free

Instantly identify colors by pointing your camera. Get precise color values like HEX, RGB, and HSL, and find matches within extensive libraries. This app also offers tools for designers, students, and those with color vision deficiencies.

Live camera color identificationHEX, RGB, and HSL color codes25+ color libraries (Pantone, RAL, Crayola)
📊 Productivity
(33)
free with in-app purchases
20
Variable Color
Variable Color
Variable Color
Scan a color and find products
Free

Easily scan and identify colors from your surroundings. Find matching paints and materials, organize your color discoveries into palettes, and share them with others. Streamline your color selection process for design, DIY, or professional projects.

Scan and identify colors instantlyMatch colors to paint and material librariesOrganize colors into custom palettes
🔧 Utilities
(60)
free

FAQ about Color Name From Image

What are the best color name from image apps for iPhone?
Color Name AR tops our color name from image apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 8.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top color name from image apps we rank are free to download, including Color Name AR and Color Identifier: Color Picker.
Color Name AR has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 221+ color name from image apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app serves as a color assistant, helping users identify and discover various colors. It provides a visual database of color names and can assist in choosing paints, wallpaper, and decorative elements.
Key features include a built-in Pantone color scheme assistant, a massive database of color names, the ability to search and view this database, and an intuitive interface for easy navigation and color identification.