Best Color Recognition Apps & Games

225+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

If you already know Color Identifier, this is the deeper bench. 225+ color recognition apps and games for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of July 2026.

Compare top Color Recognition Apps & Games (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Color Identifier: Color PickerColor Identifier: Color PickerFree4.6★ (1.7K)YesYesJul 2026
2Color ID: Identify ColorsColor ID: Identify ColorsFree4.3★ (11)NoNoJul 2026
3Color Name ARColor Name ARFree4.4★ (8.1K)NoYesJul 2026
4100 Shots : Color Recognition100 Shots : Color RecognitionFree3.8★ (4)YesNoMay 2026
5Color Name Recognizer CameraColor Name Recognizer CameraFree4.7★ (42)NoYesJul 2026
6Color PortfolioColor PortfolioFree4.5★ (11K)NoNoJul 2026
7Color Name Identifier & FinderColor Name Identifier & FinderFree4.8★ (98)NoYesJul 2026
8Datacolor ColorReaderDatacolor ColorReaderFree4.7★ (612)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Color Recognition

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
Color Identifier: Color Picker screenshot 1
Color Identifier: Color Picker screenshot 2
Color Identifier: Color Picker screenshot 3
Color Identifier: Color Picker screenshot 4
Color Identifier: Color Picker screenshot 5

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
Color ID: Identify Colors screenshot 1
Color ID: Identify Colors screenshot 2
Color ID: Identify Colors screenshot 3
Color ID: Identify Colors screenshot 4
Color ID: Identify Colors screenshot 5
Color ID: Identify Colors screenshot 6

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
Color Name AR screenshot 1
Color Name AR screenshot 2
Color Name AR screenshot 3
Color Name AR screenshot 4
Color Name AR screenshot 5
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

More Color Recognition apps to explore

4
100 Shots : Color Recognition
100 Shots : Color Recognition
100 Shots : Color Recognition
Eye Test Challenge Game
Free

Test your color perception in this challenging puzzle game. Tap the correct color row to match the target within the rectangle. Compete with friends and share your high scores.

Color recognition challengeTap to match colorsCompete with friends
🎮 Games
(4)
ad-supported
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
(42)
freemium
6
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
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
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
(612)
free with in-app purchases
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
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
(179)
subscription
11
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
12
What a color?
What a color?
What a color?
Ultimate on-the-go color tool
Free

Identify colors from photos with this tool. It provides the exact name of any color you tap on an image and offers a comprehensive color database with support for various color models and a Pantone assistant. Perfect for design projects or simply satisfying your curiosity about colors.

Extract colors from photosColor recognition (color-to-name)Supports RGB, CMYK, HEX, HSV, LAB
🔧 Utilities
(94)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
Color Picker - Pixel Color
Color Picker - Pixel Color
Color Picker - Pixel Color
Create color palettes & Picker
Free

This app offers a suite of tools for digital color selection and manipulation. It enables users to blend, generate gradients, create palettes, and extract colors from images. Additionally, it includes a contrast checker and supports various color code formats.

Blend colorsGenerate gradientsCreate color palettes
🔧 Utilities
(968)
free with in-app purchases
15
Color picker and helper
Color picker and helper
Color picker and helper
Find out any color information
Free

Easily identify color information from photos or camera snapshots. This tool supports multiple color models and offers complementary and Pantone color schemes. It's a handy assistant for design and decoration projects.

Extract colors from photos and cameraPan, pinch, and zoom for precise selectionSupports RGB, HEX, CMYK, HSB, LAB
🔧 Utilities
(69)
free with in-app purchases
16
Sherwin-Williams Color Expert™
Sherwin-Williams Color Expert™
Sherwin-Williams Color Expert™
Find color. Get inspired.
Free

Visualize paint colors in your space with a photo. Get personalized color recommendations and explore vast collections. Order physical samples to plan your next home project with confidence.

Color visualizerPersonal color recommendation toolSave and plan colors
🌟 Lifestyle
(6.9K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Color Inspector
Color Inspector
Color Inspector
by Aaron L'Heureux
Free

This app helps individuals with color vision deficiencies identify and differentiate colors in real-time using live video. It offers features like zoom and adjustable sample sizes to accurately name colors. VoiceOver support is included for accessibility.

Live video color evaluationColor identification and differentiationZoom functionality
🔧 Utilities
(39)
free with in-app purchases
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
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
20
Colorimeter App
Colorimeter App
Colorimeter App
Detailed color information
Free

Capture and analyze colors from your camera or photos. Get detailed information, convert between various color formats, and access extensive color lists. Includes tools for color mixing, difference calculation, and even color blindness tests.

Pick color from cameraPick color from photosColor conversion
🔧 Utilities
(137)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Color Recognition

What are the best color recognition apps & games for iPhone?
Color Identifier: Color Picker tops our color recognition apps & games ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 1.7K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top color recognition apps & games 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 225+ color recognition apps & games 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.

Related searches