Color Identifier

Paint Color Finder

Pinpoint the exact shade on any surface and read its precise color codes.

A precise paint color finder

When you need the exact shade — not a rough guess — precision matters. Color Identifier works as a paint color finder that reads the true color from any surface or image and converts it into codes you can act on: a color name plus Hex, RGB, CMYK and Pantone values.

Pinpoint the exact shade

Getting an accurate result is about aiming at the right spot:

  1. Open Color Identifier and choose Live Camera or From Photo.
  2. Hold steady on the surface, or tap the precise point in your image.
  3. Read the exact color name and its Hex, RGB, CMYK and Pantone codes.
  4. Save the reading or export the code for the store.

Get the most accurate reading

A paint color finder is only as good as its input. Lighting drives accuracy, so scan in bright, even, natural light, avoid glare and shadow, and take a couple of readings to confirm. For fine details like trim or a worn patch, the From Photo eyedropper lets you target a single point.

Take the exact code anywhere

Once you’ve pinned down the shade, the universal codes work with any paint brand’s range, so you can find the closest match wherever you shop. Save the reading into a palette if you want to keep it alongside the other colors in a room, or export the code to send straight to a paint counter. Color Identifier is free to download, with free scans to start.

Frequently asked questions

Can a paint color finder identify the paint already on my wall?

It identifies the exact color, not the brand or product name. You get precise codes you can take to a store to find the closest matching paint.

How do I pinpoint one spot?

With From Photo you tap the precise point you want, so you read that exact pixel rather than an averaged area — handy for trim, edges, or small details.

Why do I get slightly different readings?

Real surfaces reflect light unevenly. Scan in bright, even light and take a few readings from the same area to settle on the truest color.

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