Graphics & Design

ChromaMagic

ChromaMagic analyzes reference-image colors through hue, value and chroma views, with tools aimed at painters.

Our take

Choose for comparing what appears in a photo with intended paint choices.

Value reduction, grayscale and color distributions can make a reference's structure easier to inspect.

Keep in mind: Camera capture, display calibration, lighting and physical paint behavior limit exact matching; this is not a guaranteed color-measurement instrument.

What you can do

  • Inspect reference colors and Munsell-style values
  • Use grayscale and value-step views
  • View saturation and color distributions
  • Average multiple pixels
  • Explore paint references and mixing swatches
  • Use supported live camera views

Good for

  • Artists comparing reference colors and painting choices

Consider alternatives for

  • Users requiring certified colorimetry or guaranteed pigment matches

Limitations & considerations

  • Captured minimum: iOS 15.0.
  • Camera capture, display calibration, lighting and physical paint behavior limit exact matching; this is not a guaranteed color-measurement instrument.

Privacy & permissions

Reference photos can contain personal subjects or private interiors; review camera access and any shared output.

Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026

Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.

  1. US App Store developer description

    Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.

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