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Best Colorreader Apps

233+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

Whether you're new to colorreader or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 233+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Top Picks for Colorreader

Datacolor ColorReader#1

Datacolor ColorReader by Datacolor Inc.

Color & Paint Matching App
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.7😞(612 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Accurate color matching on ceiling colors
  • 📚 Comprehensive paint brand library
  • ⚡ Quick and efficient scanning process
  • 🎯 Useful complementary color schemes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection failures between device and app
  • ❌ Poor color accuracy on walls and samples
  • 📵 App requires device connection to view saved colors
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 Portfolio#3

Color Portfolio by Benjamin Moore & Co

Easy Paint Color Selection
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.5😞(11K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 💡 Helpful in deciding colors
  • 🎨 Allows visualizing paint colors on photos
  • 🎨 Useful for planning decorating projects

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Colors not accurately represented
  • 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
  • 🤖 Inaccurate color matching

More Colorreader apps to explore

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Color Name AR
Color Name AR
Color Name AR
Picker, Finder & Identifier
Free

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.

Pantone color scheme assistantMassive base of color namesSearch and view color database
🔧 Utilities
(8.1K)
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
(32)
freemium
6
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
7
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
8
Jotun Colourpin
Jotun Colourpin
Jotun Colourpin
your personal colour reader
Free

Scan any color from your surroundings and instantly match it to the closest Jotun paint shade. This app helps you discover your perfect paint color, build custom palettes, and share them with others. It simplifies color decisions and provides reliable color references for any project.

Scan colors from any surfaceMatch to Jotun paint colorsBuild and share custom palettes
🔍 Reference
(200)
free
9
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
10
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
(816)
free
11
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
12
Color Picker: RGB HEX Codes
Color Picker: RGB HEX Codes
Color Picker: RGB HEX Codes
Identify and analyse colors
Free

This app allows you to identify and analyze colors from photos or a live camera feed. It supports various color codes and lets you save and preview custom color schemes for your design projects.

Digital color pickerLive camera color identificationHEX and RGB color code support
🎨 Graphics & Design
(15)
free with in-app purchases
13
QR Code Reader: Quick Scan
QR Code Reader: Quick Scan
QR Code Reader: Quick Scan
Simple QR Code Scanner app
Free

Scan QR codes and barcodes quickly with your iPhone camera. Access your scan history, scan from photos, and use a flashlight for dark environments. Share your scanned items easily.

Automatic camera activationScan from photo libraryScan history access
📊 Productivity
(19K)
ad-supported
14
Pocket Palette
Pocket Palette
Pocket Palette
Simple color scheme maker.
Free

Easily create and refine color schemes with this intuitive tool. Generate palettes from scratch or inspiration, adjust colors with various color spaces, and preview your designs. Capture colors from images using an eyedropper tool.

Create palettes from scratch or samplesAdd/remove colors for custom complexityOrganize palettes with collections
🎨 Graphics & Design
(174)
free
15
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
16
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
17
Hex Color Picker: Color code
Hex Color Picker: Color code
Hex Color Picker: Color code
Color Grab • Color Finder
Free

Easily identify and extract color codes from images, your camera, or the web. Supports multiple formats like HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK, with options for palettes, gradients, and project management.

Image, camera, and web color pickingMultiple color code formats (HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK)Color palettes and gradients
🎨 Graphics & Design
(43)
free with in-app purchases
18
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
19
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
20
NaturalReader - Text To Speech
NaturalReader - Text To Speech
NaturalReader - Text To Speech
#1 Popular TTS APP
Free

This app transforms text from various sources, including documents, web pages, and images, into natural-sounding spoken audio. It offers a wide selection of AI voices and languages, with features designed to enhance the listening experience and assist users with reading difficulties.

Reads aloud PDFs, web articles, and cloud documentsOCR text recognition for images and camera scannerOver 200 AI-powered voices in 99+ languages
📊 Productivity
(8.5K)
free with in-app purchases