The right combination of colors in the interior is one of the important points when carrying out repairs and home decoration. An improperly selected shade of any object, wallpaper, paint can spoil the general appearance of the room and upset the owners who approached this issue irresponsibly.
Applications for Android and iOS devices significantly simplify the task - you no longer need to remember and keep in mind a lot of complex names of various shades, programs such as Colorimeter and Color Grab will do everything themselves.
Why you need to determine the color of objects
The determination of the shades of some objects is a mandatory attribute in the design of the premises and repair. Even the slightest deviation in one direction or another can spoil the original idea of the owners or designer, and all the work will have to be done again. Getting color information is necessary because:
- some interior details should ideally fit into the shade of walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, etc .;
- every tenth man, due to natural features, is not able to distinguish colors, so the use of mobile applications will simplify the task;
- if the name of the shade is not known for certain, and a person went to wallpaper or other objects to whom all the details were explained superficially, there is a high probability of buying a thing of the wrong tone;
- when choosing a paint, it is important not only to know the name of its color, but also other parameters that play a key role;
- Only the people of certain specific professions can remember the names of the entire palette.
Colorimeter
An iOS application can provide the most detailed information about the color of the object that is displayed in the downloaded image. The program operates as follows:
- after starting the colorimeter, you need to take a photo of the item whose color you want to determine;
- you need to move your finger over the image - a virtual magnifier analyzes the hue at the point of contact with the screen of a smartphone or other device;
- the application provides detailed correct information about all the investigated paint colors - their names and digital designations for various parameters.
Advantages of the program:
- convenient navigation;
- display not only the generally accepted name of the shade, but also the provision of the most detailed information about it;
- color is evaluated by a variety of parameters (RGB, CMYK, HSB, HEX);
- A feature of the Colorimeter is the selection of three related tones in the popular Pantone system.
Disadvantages:
- information about the colors of objects cannot be copied to the device’s clipboard or highlighted as a piece of text, which could facilitate data transfer and reduce time;
- the flash in the built-in camera works exclusively in automatic mode, the ability to switch it manually in some cases would improve the correct perception of colors;
- the application is paid, but its cost is low (33 rubles);
- Support only iOS devices (iPhone, iPad).
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Color grab
The Android application helps determine the shade of paint on any surface, including walls, floors, furniture and decor, accessories. The program is free, so anyone can download it to their smartphone or other device without attachments.
Advantages of Color Grab:
- quick download and ease of use - after launching the application, it is enough to point the camera at the object under study, and its color will be immediately determined;
- the program shows not only the name of each shade, but also displays how it is indicated in the color coordinates of HSV and RGB;
- the ability to save the received information and tone in the user library;
- the color that has been saved can be used as a background image on the device’s desktop, sent to Dropbox, exported to various photo and image editors, etc .;
- color coordinates in text form can be sent by e-mail, in popular instant messengers or social networks;
- The program is used not only by specialists (interior designers, graphic designers, etc.), but also ordinary inhabitants, who are afraid not to guess in the future with a touch of paint and varnish and violate the unity of style in the room.
Any person, including those who do not have knowledge of the names of various colors and their digital designations, will be able to choose the right paint coat using convenient mobile applications. Turning to the store with detailed information about the shades of some items, you can be sure that the paint, wallpaper or other decorative elements will not violate the integrity of the room and harmoniously fit into the interior.
