Color Identifier

Color Identifier Camera

Point your camera at anything and read its color in real time — no photo, no guesswork.

Read colors live through your camera

Sometimes you don’t want to snap a photo first — you just want the answer as you look. The color identifier camera in Color Identifier does exactly that: open Live Camera, point at a wall, a leaf, a label, or a piece of furniture, and the color name and codes appear in real time as you move.

How the live camera works

  1. Open Color Identifier and choose Live Camera.
  2. Aim at the object or surface you want to read.
  3. Watch the color update live as you reframe.
  4. Read the name plus Hex, RGB, CMYK and Pantone codes.

Why a live camera helps

Prefer to work from an image instead? You can also switch to From Photo and tap any point in a picture or screenshot.

Capture the keepers

When the live reading lands on a color worth keeping, save it to a palette so it’s there later. Using the color identifier camera to build palettes on the spot means the exact codes are ready to export or share whenever you need them, whether you’re at home, outdoors, or in a store.

Frequently asked questions

How does the color identifier camera work?

Open Live Camera and aim at any object or surface. The app reads the color where you point and shows its name plus Hex, RGB, CMYK and Pantone codes in real time.

Do I have to take a photo first?

No. The camera reads colors live as you move it, so you don't need to capture or save an image to get a reading.

What gives the best live reading?

Good, even lighting and a steady aim at a clean part of the surface give the most accurate color.

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