Best Free Color Identifier Apps

231+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

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20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Looking for free free color identifier apps? 20 of our 231+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Free Color Identifier

Color ID: Identify Colors#1

Color ID: Identify Colors by Anthony Gress

Identify Colors Easily
Editor's Choice
🔧 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 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 Name Identifier & Finder#3

Color Name Identifier & Finder by Samira Sadeghi

Color Picker, Mixer, Scanner
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.8(98 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

More Free Color Identifier 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
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
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
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
(9.8K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Color Identifier: Smart Picker
Color Identifier: Smart Picker
Color Identifier: Smart Picker
Detect any color in seconds
Free

Instantly identify any color using your camera and retrieve its precise color codes (HEX, RGB, CMYK). Match paint colors to major brands and generate harmonious color palettes from photos. Save and organize your favorite colors for any design project.

Instant color identification via cameraHEX, RGB, and CMYK color code extractionPaint color matching to major brands
🎨 Graphics & Design
(3)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
10
Color Identifier - Analysis
Color Identifier - Analysis
Color Identifier - Analysis
Colors Picker Grabber Palette
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
11
Color Identifier - Paint Match
Color Identifier - Paint Match
Color Identifier - Paint Match
Color Picker Palette Generator
Free

Instantly identify colors from your camera or photos, get detailed color information, and create custom palettes. This tool supports colorblind users and offers easy conversion between color formats.

Real-time camera color detectionPhoto color pickerHEX, RGB, CMYK values
🎨 Graphics & Design
(4)
free with in-app purchases
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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
13
InstColor
InstColor
InstColor
Color Detector/Extractor
Free

Instantly detect and extract colors from your surroundings using your device's camera. Get detailed color information, including names, RGB values, and color families. Explore color blending and various color translation options.

Real-time camera color extractionColor names, RGB, and family infoDominant colors detection
🔧 Utilities
(2)
ad-supported
14
Color Info Cam
Color Info Cam
Color Info Cam
Let's check the color!
Free

Instantly identify colors in real-time using your smartphone camera. Displays color names and components, helpful for designers and those with color vision deficiencies.

Real-time color identificationColor name and component displayCIEDE2000 color difference calculation
🔧 Utilities
(21)
free with in-app purchases
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Color Identifier, Picker: Hue
Color Identifier, Picker: Hue
Color Identifier, Picker: Hue
Hue Finder, Detector, Reader
Free

Instantly identify colors from your camera or photos. Pick colors using a wheel or by entering codes, and get them in multiple formats like Hex, RGB, and HSL. Save, share, and access your color history easily.

Instant color identification via camera or imageColor picking from wheel or manual code entrySupport for Hex, RGB, HSL, and CMYK formats
🎨 Graphics & Design
(5)
free with in-app purchases
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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
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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
18
Google
Google
Google
Search with AI, Images & Text
Free

This app provides a comprehensive search experience, integrating AI for quick answers and personalized content. It allows you to search using images, voice, or text, and offers features like song identification and real-time translation.

AI Overviews for quick answersImage search with LensHum to Search for song identification
🔧 Utilities
(4.8M)
free with in-app purchases
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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
20
Color Scanner: ColorScan AI
Color Scanner: ColorScan AI
Color Scanner: ColorScan AI
Identifier with hex code
Free

Instantly identify colors from your camera with AI-powered naming and palette generation. Organize and save your favorite colors and palettes for any creative project.

Instant color scanning with HEX codesAI-generated color namesAI-generated color palettes
📊 Productivity
(16)
free with in-app purchases