What a contrast color checker needs from you
A contrast color checker compares two colors — usually text and its background — and tells you whether they are legible together. To do that it needs the exact code of each color. Color Identifier is the step before the check: it captures those precise values from real objects, printed samples, or photos so the contrast result you get is based on the true colors, not a guess.
Capture both colors precisely
- Open Color Identifier and choose Live Camera or From Photo.
- Read your first color and note its Hex and RGB.
- Read the second color the same way.
- Paste both codes into your preferred contrast color checker.
Because each reading also includes CMYK and Pantone, the same captured colors carry over to print work, not just screen.
When this helps
- Signage and packaging — sample a printed background and the text on it.
- Real-world materials — capture a fabric or paint color before pairing it.
- Inspiration photos — lift two tones from an image to test together.
Save your captured colors into a palette so you can revisit the pair, then export or share the codes. Color Identifier is free to download with your first scans free.