A color generator that draws from the real world
A typical color generator spits out random swatches. Color Identifier works differently: instead of inventing colors, it captures the ones you actually see. Point at a real object or tap a spot in a photo, and you get a precise color you can trust — not a random guess.
How to capture colors
- Open Color Identifier and choose Live Camera to read a real object.
- Or pick From Photo and tap any point, like an eyedropper.
- Each reading returns the color name plus Hex, RGB, CMYK and Pantone codes.
So rather than a random color generator, every color you collect comes from something real and intentional. Captured colors help in many places:
- Mood boards — pull real tones from inspiration photos.
- Matching — capture a shade to recreate in paint or design.
- Reference — keep the exact colors you discover.
Save and reuse what you capture
Unlike a throwaway color generator, the app keeps your colors. Save each one into a palette, organize by project, and export or share the codes. The values are universal, so they work with any paint range, design app, or document.