Color Identifier

Paint Match

Point, tap, done — a paint match in seconds from almost anything around you.

The simplest way to get a paint match

When you just need to know what color something is and what paint will match it, you don’t want a complicated tool. Color Identifier keeps it simple: point your iPhone at the color, and you get a paint match in seconds — a name plus Hex, RGB, CMYK and Pantone codes you can take anywhere.

Match almost anything

Because it reads real color values rather than guessing, you can get a paint match from nearly any source:

How it works

  1. Open Color Identifier and choose Live Camera or From Photo.
  2. Point at the color in the room, or tap the spot in your image.
  3. Read the color name and its Hex, RGB, CMYK and Pantone codes.
  4. Save it to a palette or share the code to match your paint.

Codes that work with any brand

The values you capture are universal, so a single paint match isn’t tied to one store. Take the code to whichever shop you like and find the closest color in their range — useful when one brand is out of stock or you simply prefer another. Color Identifier is free to download, with free scans to get you started.

Frequently asked questions

How fast is it to get a paint match?

Seconds. Open the app, aim at the color (or tap it in a photo), and the codes appear instantly — no charts to flip through.

What do I do with the codes?

Take the Hex, RGB, CMYK or Pantone value to any paint counter or mixing desk and ask for the closest match in their range.

Do I need anything besides my phone?

No. Color Identifier runs on your iPhone alone — no extra hardware, swatch decks, or accounts to set up.

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