Color Identifier

Data Visualization Color Palette Generator

Capture real colors as exact codes to feed into your charts and dashboards.

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What a data visualization color palette generator does — and what this does

A data visualization color palette generator usually spits out a set of distinct, evenly spaced colors so chart series stay easy to tell apart. Color Identifier is not that tool — it will not compute a categorical scale for you. What it does is capture exact colors from the real world or an image, which is useful when your chart colors need to match a brand, a report cover, or a reference design.

Turn real colors into chart-ready codes

  1. Open Color Identifier and choose Live Camera or From Photo.
  2. Aim at an object or brand asset, or tap a color in an image.
  3. Read the Hex and RGB values (plus CMYK and Pantone).
  4. Save each one and paste the Hex into your charting tool.

So while it is not a data visualization color palette generator, it is a fast way to source the precise colors a generator alone cannot pull from your branding.

Keep your dashboard colors consistent

Save the colors into a palette, then export or share the codes. The values are universal Hex and RGB, ready for any charting library. The app is free to download with your first scans free.

Frequently asked questions

Is Color Identifier a data visualization color palette generator?

No. It does not algorithmically generate distinct chart colors. It captures real colors and gives their exact Hex and RGB codes, which you can use as inputs to your charts.

How would I use it for a dashboard?

Sample colors from a brand asset or reference image, save their Hex codes, and plug those values into your charting library or BI tool's color settings.

Can I keep a consistent set of chart colors?

Yes. Save your captured colors into a palette and export or share the codes so every chart uses the same values.

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