Color Muse
What is Color Muse?
Pairs with Color Muse hardware to scan colors and find matching paint and product colors from brand libraries.
Color Muse is a Productivity app that connects wirelessly to a Color Muse device to scan and identify paint and product colors. It draws on over 100,000 colors from brands including Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Behr, and PPG. Its free features include saving and organizing colors, sheen measurement on Color Muse 2 and 3, and project folders with notes.
Pricing. Color Muse is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Matching paint colors without cutting paint samples
- Checking sheen on interior or exterior surfaces
- Organizing scanned colors into folders for projects
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Why this app is in A tier
A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Color Muse scores 85 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 73, App Store search rank 88, update recency 84. The four parts are averaged and A tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Measure Color. Match with Confidence. Color Match Made Easy®
Color Muse® is the ultimate companion app for professionals and DIYers who need fast, reliable, and accurate color matching. Wirelessly pair with any Color Muse device to instantly identify paint and product colors from over 100K colors from leading brands like Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Behr, PPG, and many more.
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After wirelessly connecting your Color Muse, Color Muse SE, Color Muse 2, or Color Muse 3 device, the Color Muse app streamlines your color selection process for a faster and more confident color-matching experience. No more hassling with cumbersome fan decks, paint chips, or color swatches. Scan colors and find products that match, coordinate, and complement.
** Introducing Custom Color Matching with Plus Subscription **
A premium feature that allows you to create custom paint formulations from any scanned color and redeem them at Sherwin-Williams stores. With the Plus Subscription, you can customize color matching and create one-of-a-kind colors exclusively available made through Sherwin-Williams stores in the United States and Canada. Custom Color Matching is only available with the Color Muse 3 device. No more cutting paint samples. No more guesswork.
Built for the jobsite and at home
- Avoid cutting samples, patching walls, and repainting mistakes
- Measure color and sheen directly from a smooth, non-metallic surface
- Reduce extra trips to the store
- Capture accurate results for interior and exterior surfaces
- Ideal for homeowners and Pros who need accurate color measurement
Here's how the Plus Subscription works
- Connect your Color Muse 3 device
- Scan any surface or inspiration
- Create a custom paint match
- Generate a QR Code
- Redeem at a Sherwin-Williams store
Subscription Details
- Free through May 31, 2026 (Limited Time Offer)
- Monthly: $4.99
- Annual: $49.99
Important Notes
- Requires a Color Muse 3 to create custom color matches
- Subscriptions are managed through your Apple account and are subject to their Terms
- Custom Color Matching and QR Code redemption are available in the United States and Canada at Sherwin-Williams stores
What you can do for free in the Color Muse App
- Find the closest color from over 100,000 colors - Compare scans to top paint brands and product libraries from around the world.
- Sheen + Color Matching (Color Muse 2 and 3 only) - Automatically detect and measure gloss at 60° and differentiate between matte, eg-shell, satin, semi-gloss, and high gloss finishes.
- Save and Organize Colors - Create custom folders, share palettes, or export values for seamless integration into manufacturing, design, and QA workflows.
- Cross-Material Accuracy - Scan across paint, plastics, fabrics, and even printed materials with industry-leading consistency.
- Compact & Portable - All Color Muse devices are pocket-sized and Bluetooth-enabled for on-the-go use.
- Project Folders & Notes - Store scanned colors in your folders and record notes or project details for future reference.
- Share with Your Network - Easily share your saved colors with your connections through email or text.
- Measure Color Instantly - Scan any surface to capture its precise color values in CIE Lab, HEX, RGB, LCH, CMYK, and more.
PANTONE® and RAL In-App Purchases Available
- Color Muse® + PANTONE® Color Subscription - Users can access more than 16,500 Pantone colors directly through the Color Muse® app when they subscribe to a Pantone Color Subscription.
- Color Muse® + RAL Color Subscription - Subscribed users can access up to 1,800+ colors from RAL, including the RAL K5 and D2 collections.
Pantone and RAL Subscriptions work with ALL Color Muse devices
- Color Muse
- Color Muse SE
- Color Muse 2
- Color Muse 3
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Questions about Color Muse
Do I need a Color Muse device to use the app?
The app pairs wirelessly with a Color Muse device to identify colors. Whether any features work without a device is Not stated on the App Store.
Which Color Muse devices are supported?
Color Muse, Color Muse SE, Color Muse 2, and Color Muse 3. Sheen measurement is listed for Color Muse 2 and 3 only, and custom color matching requires Color Muse 3.
What does the Plus Subscription add?
The Plus Subscription lets you create custom paint formulations from scanned colors and redeem them at Sherwin-Williams stores in the United States and Canada. It is billed through your Apple account.
Is Color Muse free?
Color Muse is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Is Color Muse right for me?
Color Muse is built for matching paint colors without cutting paint samples, checking sheen on interior or exterior surfaces, organizing scanned colors into folders for projects. It sits in the color picking list on AppTierList.
Is Color Muse worth it?
Color Muse is A tier, ranked #2 of 6 color picking apps with a score of 85 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 1,768 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.
How does Color Muse compare to Color Identifier: Color Picker?
Color Muse is A tier at 85; Color Identifier: Color Picker is S tier at 87. Color Identifier: Color Picker ranks higher. Color Muse is free to download, with in-app purchases, Color Identifier: Color Picker is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Color Muse updated?
Color Muse was last updated on 2026-05-28, 160 days ago.
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All the facts
Ranking
- List
- Color Picking (A tier, #2)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 85 / 100
- Rank in list
- #2 of 6
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 1,768
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Current version
- (160 days ago)
- Size
- 100 MB
- Requires
- iOS 13.4 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 20
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
- App Store data read
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