Color Grab (color detection)
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"Take Colors From The World Around You"
- Rating
- 4.5
- 16.3K ratings
- Downloads
- 3.6M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Feb 9
- 2021 · v3.9.2
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About Color Grab (color detection)
Color Grab is the ultimate on-the-go color tool. Pick, capture and recognize colors simply by pointing the camera.
Leading and worldwide used by designers, artists, professionals, developers, scientists and color-blinds.
#1 MUST HAVE APP FOR DESIGNERS & ARTISTS. FREE (no-ads)!
KEY FEATURES:
● Real-time color measurement (color metering)
● Color Palette Generator.
● Extract colors and maps from your photos.
● Color recognition (color-2-name).
● Real-time calibration mode - use reference white object.
● Custom white balance.
● Color palettes and harmonies themes generation tool.
● Colors blending tool - mix colors.
● Tune tool - refine your colors.
● Find the perfect color combinations.
● Discover and reveal matching colors.
● Color locking indication.
● "Instant Picking" - tap-2-capture.
● Viewfinder smart processing.
● Supports most-common color models (RGB, HEX, HSV, LAB, see below).
● After-shot color analysis.
● Export to Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, CSV, PaintShop, Gimp, Inkscape, AutoCAD, Datasheets, etc.
● Color conversions.
● Accessibility; hear the color by pressing the volume buttons.
● Copy color to clipboard.
● Share colors with friends.
● Paint your wallpaper background with a solid color.
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS:
● Turn flash light in low-light conditions.
● Smart color stabilizer.
● Smart color locking mechanism.
● Motion-sensed auto-focus.
● Zoom control.
● White-balance control.
● Camera switching (use rear or front).
SUPPORTED COLOR PALETTES:
● Analogous, Monochromatic, Triad, Triad Pro, Complementary, Compound, Pentagram, Tetrad, Tetrad Pro, Shades, Hues, Inca, Gaudi, Butterfly, Europa.
SUPPORTED EXPORT OPTIONS:
● Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
● Samples PNG image
● Corel Paintshop / CorelDRAW
● GIMP
● Inkscape
● AutoCAD
● Krita
● CinePaint
● Text
SUPPORTED COLOR REFERENCES:
● RAL Classic
● RAL Design
● RAL Effect
● NCS® 1950
● Federal Std. 595C
● Australian AS2700
SUPPORTED COLOR MODELS:
● RGB & Hex
● HSV / HSB
● HSL
● Lab
● Greyscale, Lightness & Darkness
● Web-Safe
● CMYK
● CIE XYZ
● CIE xyY
● Hunter-Lab
● LUV
● LCH(uv)
● LCH(ab)
● YIQ
● YUV SD & HD
● YCbCr SD & HD
● YPbPr SD & HD
Just grab it,
- Loomatix Team.
Leading and worldwide used by designers, artists, professionals, developers, scientists and color-blinds.
#1 MUST HAVE APP FOR DESIGNERS & ARTISTS. FREE (no-ads)!
KEY FEATURES:
● Real-time color measurement (color metering)
● Color Palette Generator.
● Extract colors and maps from your photos.
● Color recognition (color-2-name).
● Real-time calibration mode - use reference white object.
● Custom white balance.
● Color palettes and harmonies themes generation tool.
● Colors blending tool - mix colors.
● Tune tool - refine your colors.
● Find the perfect color combinations.
● Discover and reveal matching colors.
● Color locking indication.
● "Instant Picking" - tap-2-capture.
● Viewfinder smart processing.
● Supports most-common color models (RGB, HEX, HSV, LAB, see below).
● After-shot color analysis.
● Export to Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, CSV, PaintShop, Gimp, Inkscape, AutoCAD, Datasheets, etc.
● Color conversions.
● Accessibility; hear the color by pressing the volume buttons.
● Copy color to clipboard.
● Share colors with friends.
● Paint your wallpaper background with a solid color.
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS:
● Turn flash light in low-light conditions.
● Smart color stabilizer.
● Smart color locking mechanism.
● Motion-sensed auto-focus.
● Zoom control.
● White-balance control.
● Camera switching (use rear or front).
SUPPORTED COLOR PALETTES:
● Analogous, Monochromatic, Triad, Triad Pro, Complementary, Compound, Pentagram, Tetrad, Tetrad Pro, Shades, Hues, Inca, Gaudi, Butterfly, Europa.
SUPPORTED EXPORT OPTIONS:
● Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
● Samples PNG image
● Corel Paintshop / CorelDRAW
● GIMP
● Inkscape
● AutoCAD
● Krita
● CinePaint
● Text
SUPPORTED COLOR REFERENCES:
● RAL Classic
● RAL Design
● RAL Effect
● NCS® 1950
● Federal Std. 595C
● Australian AS2700
SUPPORTED COLOR MODELS:
● RGB & Hex
● HSV / HSB
● HSL
● Lab
● Greyscale, Lightness & Darkness
● Web-Safe
● CMYK
● CIE XYZ
● CIE xyY
● Hunter-Lab
● LUV
● LCH(uv)
● LCH(ab)
● YIQ
● YUV SD & HD
● YCbCr SD & HD
● YPbPr SD & HD
Just grab it,
- Loomatix Team.
What’s new
Version 3.9.2 · Updated February 9, 2021
- more colors and paints catalogs - camera exposure control - share color as card - additional color interpretation languages - few enhancements - more sharing options - prominent colors extraction from photos Please help keep Color Grab app alive and totally free by rating and sharing the app with your friends.
User reviews
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Good job I am very impressed this one. No ads required pop up and no asked me to click game. Please block ads on this site.
Great for paint
Best
Have been over whelmed with the research the programers invested in this App. Its a 5* app. Thanks
Just dope! As an artist who has issues with seeing colors, this app is a gamechanger!
Frequently asked questions
What is Color Grab?
Color Grab is a color detection tool that allows users to pick, capture, and recognize colors simply by pointing the camera.
Who uses Color Grab?
Color Grab is used by designers, artists, professionals, developers, scientists, and color-blinds worldwide.
What are the key features of Color Grab?
The key features of Color Grab include real-time color measurement, color palette generation, color recognition, real-time calibration mode, custom white balance, color palettes and harmonies generation, colors blending tool, and more.
Can Color Grab export color data to other applications?
Yes, Color Grab supports exporting color data to applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, PaintShop, Gimp, Inkscape, AutoCAD, and more.
What color palettes are supported by Color Grab?
Color Grab supports various color palettes including Analogous, Monochromatic, Triad, Complementary, Compound, Pentagram, Tetrad, Shades, and more.
What color models are supported by Color Grab?
Color Grab supports color models such as RGB, HEX, HSV, LAB, Greyscale, CMYK, CIE XYZ, YUV, YCbCr, and more.
Can Color Grab be used in low-light conditions?
Yes, Color Grab has a flash light control that can be used in low-light conditions.
Is there a motion-sensed auto-focus feature in Color Grab?
Yes, Color Grab has a motion-sensed auto-focus feature to ensure accurate color detection.
Can Color Grab copy colors to the clipboard?
Yes, Color Grab allows users to copy colors to the clipboard for easy sharing or use in other applications.
Can Color Grab be used to paint wallpaper backgrounds with solid colors?
Yes, Color Grab has a feature that allows users to paint their wallpaper backgrounds with solid colors.
Alternatives to Color Grab (color detection)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Show My Colors: Color Palettes | 4.4 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | Aug 1, 2026 | Compare |
| Color Matters Coloring book | 3.9 / 5 | Free | 50,000+ | Jun 28, 2026 | Compare |
| A Color Story | 4.0 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | – | Compare |
| Madison Reed App - Hair Color | 4.7 / 5 | Free | 100,000+ | Oct 22, 2026 | Compare |
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