Free
Camera picker, white reference, color log with photos, multi-pick, palette generator, curated gallery, mixing request cards, color-vision view and backup. Supported by banner ads.
Camera color picker for makers
Match real-world color. Then use it everywhere.
Point at a wall, fabric, yarn or print. ColorSnapr reads the color under the crosshair, saves it with the photo and the exact spot you picked, and turns it into palettes, contrast checks, mixing request cards and code.
Free to download · banner ads · optional Pro removes ads
Live reading · approx.
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Terracotta
- RGB
- 226 114 91
- CIELAB
- 61.3 43.1 33.8
- OKLCH
- 0.665 0.135 34.5
What is ColorSnapr?
ColorSnapr is a camera color picker app for iPhone, iPad and Android. It reads the color of a real object through the camera, can correct the light's tint with a white-paper reference, saves every color with its photo and pick point, and turns one capture into palettes, WCAG contrast checks, paint-shop mixing request cards, gradients and code.
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad and Android
- Price
- Free with banner ads; optional ColorSnapr Pro
- Languages
- 25 languages
- Developer
- Mint-Soft
One capture → everywhere
One capture. Every use.
Every color you pick keeps its source photo, so you can come back to it, check it, and send it wherever the work happens next.
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Aim
Read the color under the reticle live, from a single pixel or a 5×5 or 15×15 area for textured surfaces.
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Freeze and save
Tap to freeze. The color is saved with the photo and a marker on the exact spot you picked.
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Send it on
From the next-action rail: start a palette, copy HEX, CSS or OKLCH, make a mixing request card or check contrast.
Tap or drag on the photo
Try it here
Tap the photo. Read the color.
This runs in your browser on a sample photo. The app does the same live through your camera — and can correct the light with a white reference.
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- RGB
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- HSL
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- OKLCH
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- CIELAB
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Averaged over a 5×5 area of the image. How it looks on screen depends on your display.
Features
Everything one color can become
Free covers the camera picker, color log, palette generator, gallery and color-vision tools. Pro adds the lab, matching, export and more — with no ads.
- Free
Photo color memory
Each color keeps its photo and a marker on the pixel you picked. Search by name or HEX.
- Free
Palette generator
Start from a color you snapped, lock what you like and shuffle the rest — with undo.
- Pro
Palette Lab
WCAG contrast matrix, color-vision conflicts, UI preview and Oklab gradients.
- Pro
Color match
A ΔE (CIEDE2000) score shows how close a paint chip, yarn or fabric is to your saved sample.
- Free
Mixing request card
Share HEX, CIELAB and LCh with a photo crop to ask a paint or print shop for a mix.
- Free
Color-vision view
See the camera as with protanopia, deuteranopia or tritanopia, or boost red–green contrast.
- Live camera picker Free Read the color under the crosshair as you move. Tap to freeze and copy.
- White reference Free Point at plain paper or a gray card to correct the tint of the light.
- Reading confidence Free A hint shows when light or movement makes a reading less reliable. Readings are approximate.
- Photo color memory Free Each color keeps its photo and a marker on the pixel you picked. Search by name or HEX.
- Pick several colors Free Freeze one frame and pin up to 8 colors from it.
- Palette generator Free Start from a color you snapped, lock what you like and shuffle the rest — with undo.
- Curated gallery Free 120 curated palettes in 10 themes to save or remix.
- Mixing request card Free Share HEX, CIELAB and LCh with a photo crop to ask a paint or print shop for a mix.
- Color-vision view Free See the camera as with protanopia, deuteranopia or tritanopia, or boost red–green contrast.
- Color names read aloud Free With VoiceOver or TalkBack on, the camera reads color names aloud.
- 10 color formats Free HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, HWB, CMYK, CIELAB, OKLCH, color names and tone scales.
- Backup and restore Free Back up to a file and restore on any device — restoring never deletes what you have.
- Shortcuts Free iPhone and iPad: Siri Shortcuts plus home and lock screen widgets. Android: a quick settings tile and app shortcuts.
- Palette Lab Pro WCAG contrast matrix, color-vision conflicts, UI preview and Oklab gradients.
- Color match Pro A ΔE (CIEDE2000) score shows how close a paint chip, yarn or fabric is to your saved sample.
- Export and code Pro ASE, ACO, Procreate and GIMP/Krita palettes, plus CSS, Tailwind, SwiftUI, UIKit and Compose.
- Gradient from a photo Pro Tap two points on a photo and get a smooth CSS gradient.
- Personal color guide Pro Tap three skin spots for a reference palette for your undertone. The photo stays on your device.
- Paint a wall Pro Brush a color onto a photo of your wall to preview it. Lighting is approximate.
Who it's for
Made for people who match real color
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Interiors and renovation
Capture a wall, tile or sofa in the store, keep the photo with it, and preview a color on your own wall.
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Fashion and styling
Save fabric and garment colors, build outfit palettes, and use the personal color guide as a reference.
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Crafts and making
Compare yarn, thread or paint against a saved sample and bring a mixing request card to the shop.
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UI and graphic designers
Turn a moodboard or a real object into a palette, then check every pair against WCAG contrast.
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Developers
Copy colors as CSS oklch(), Tailwind, SwiftUI, UIKit or Compose without converting by hand.
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People with color vision deficiency
Hear color names aloud, boost red–green contrast, and check which palette colors are hard to tell apart.
Honest measurement
A phone camera is not a lab instrument. We say so.
Light, camera and screen all change how a color reads. ColorSnapr gives you tools to read it well and tells you when to double-check.
- 01 Set a white reference with plain paper or a gray card to correct the light's tint.
- 02 A confidence hint flags unstable light or movement, and readings are labeled approximate.
- 03 Mixing request cards and match scores are for talking to a shop — always confirm with a physical sample.
Pricing
Free to start. Pro when you need more.
ColorSnapr Pro
Unlimited palettes, Palette Lab, color match, photo gradients, palette extraction and export, color harmony, code snippets, wall painting and the personal color guide — with no ads.
Monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase.
Prices vary by country and are shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled in your App Store or Google Play settings.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Is ColorSnapr free?
Yes. Downloading and the core tools are free, supported by banner ads: the camera picker, white reference, color log with photos, multi-pick, palette generator, curated gallery, mixing request cards and the color-vision view. ColorSnapr Pro is optional — a monthly or yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase — and adds the Palette Lab, color match, export, code snippets and more with no ads.
How accurate are the color readings?
They are good approximations, not lab measurements. A phone camera, the light in the room and your screen all affect the result. Setting a white reference with plain paper or a gray card corrects the light's tint, and a confidence hint warns you when light or movement makes a reading less reliable.
Can ColorSnapr find the exact paint for my wall?
No app can promise that from a camera. ColorSnapr gives you HEX, CIELAB and LCh values and a mixing request card with a photo crop to show a paint or print shop. With Pro, a ΔE score tells you how close a paint chip is to your saved sample. Always check a physical sample before you buy.
Which color formats and exports are supported?
Colors are shown as HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, HWB, CMYK, CIELAB, OKLCH, color names and tone scales. With Pro you can export palettes as ASE, ACO, Procreate swatches and GIMP/Krita GPL files, and copy code for CSS (including oklch()), Tailwind, SwiftUI, UIKit and Jetpack Compose.
Are my photos uploaded anywhere?
No. Camera frames are read on your device, and the colors, photos and palettes you save stay on your device. There is no account. The app uses third-party services for ads, analytics and crash reports as described in the privacy policy.
Does ColorSnapr help with color blindness?
Yes, for free. The color-vision view shows the camera as with protanopia, deuteranopia or tritanopia, or boosts red–green contrast — an approximate simulation that doesn't change the reading. With VoiceOver or TalkBack on, the camera reads color names aloud. The Palette Lab (Pro) flags palette colors that are hard to tell apart.
What is the Palette Lab?
A Pro workspace for checking a palette before you use it: a WCAG contrast matrix for every pair, color-vision conflicts, a UI preview with your colors, and smooth Oklab gradients.
Can I move my colors to a new phone?
Yes. Back up to a single file and restore it on any device, including between iPhone and Android. Restoring adds to what you have and never deletes it.
Does ColorSnapr have widgets?
On iPhone and iPad, there are home and lock screen widgets and Siri Shortcuts. On Android, there's a quick settings tile and app icon shortcuts to open the camera picker quickly.
Which devices and languages are supported?
ColorSnapr runs on iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets, in 25 languages.
Read your first color in seconds.
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