Color Identifier

Color Detector Tool

A pocket color detector tool that names any shade and gives you the codes.

A color detector tool that lives on your phone

Specialist color devices are expensive and easy to misplace. A color detector tool that runs on the phone already in your pocket is far more practical. Color Identifier turns your iPhone into exactly that: aim it at something or tap a photo, and it detects the color and shows you the codes.

Every code from one detection

A single reading from the color detector tool returns the color name plus Hex, RGB, CMYK and Pantone. Hex and RGB slot into web and UI work, while CMYK and Pantone carry the same shade into print — so one detection covers your whole workflow.

How to use it

  1. Open Color Identifier and pick Live Camera or From Photo.
  2. Point at the object, or tap the exact pixel in your image.
  3. Read the color’s name and its full set of codes.
  4. Save it to a palette for later.

Built for everyday and pro use

Because such a tool is only as good as what it remembers, palettes let you group and export your finds whenever you need them.

Frequently asked questions

What is a color detector tool?

It's an app that detects a color and reports its values. Color Identifier reads colors from your camera or a photo and returns the name plus Hex, RGB, CMYK and Pantone codes.

Do I need extra hardware?

No. The color detector tool runs entirely on your iPhone — there's no separate sensor or device to plug in.

Can I save the colors I detect?

Yes. Save detected colors into palettes, then export or share them so the codes are ready for your other apps.

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