Best Color Inspector Apps

215+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Whether you're new to color inspector or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 215+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Top Picks for Color Inspector

Color Inspector#1

Color Inspector by Aaron L'Heureux

Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
3.9(39 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

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 AR#3

Color Name AR by Vlad Polyanskiy

Picker, Finder & Identifier
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.4😐(8.1K 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

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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
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5
Color Muse
Color Muse
Color Muse
by Variable Technologies, LLC
Free

Instantly measure and match colors from any surface with a connected device. Access a vast library of paint colors from leading brands and find coordinating shades. A premium subscription unlocks custom paint formulation and redemption at select stores.

Wireless color measurementMatch colors from over 100K paint optionsIdentify paint and product colors
📊 Productivity
(1.5K)
freemium
6
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
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(612)
free with in-app purchases
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
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8
Color Analyzer - Color Lookup
Color Analyzer - Color Lookup
Color Analyzer - Color Lookup
Identify any color instantly.
Free

Identify any color instantly by pointing your camera or analyzing images. Get precise color values in multiple formats and traditional color names. Automatically analyze color palettes from photos and organize your findings.

Real-time RGB/HSL display12 color space formatsAutomatic color palette analysis
🔧 Utilities
(14)
ad-supported
9
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
10
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)
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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
Colorize - Restore Old Photos
Colorize - Restore Old Photos
Colorize - Restore Old Photos
AI Colorizer, Repair & Enhance
Free

Transform old, black-and-white, or damaged photos into vibrant, high-quality images with AI. This app offers one-tap colorization, repair for scratches and cracks, and enhancement for portraits. It also includes an offline upscaler to improve resolution and details.

1-Tap ColorizationOld Photo RepairFace & Portrait Enhancement
📷 Photo & Video
(977)
freemium
13
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
14
Color Blind Pal
Color Blind Pal
Color Blind Pal
See the Colors Around You
Free

This app assists individuals with color blindness in perceiving their surroundings by identifying colors and adjusting their appearance. It also allows those with normal vision to simulate various types of color blindness.

Identify exact color namesAdjust colors for better distinctionSimulate color blindness types
🔧 Utilities
(128)
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
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
17
Color Identifier Pro
Color Identifier Pro
Color Identifier Pro
Color Finder
Free

Instantly identify colors from your photos with a simple tap. Utilize a built-in magnifier for precise color detection. This tool offers an easy and intuitive way to find specific hues.

Identify colors from photosMagnifier for precise detectionOne-click color finding
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free with in-app purchases
18
Cone Color Picker & Identifier
Cone Color Picker & Identifier
Cone Color Picker & Identifier
Pantone, Hex, RGB, CMYK, HSL +
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
(188)
subscription
19
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
20
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