Match a stain by its color
A finished piece rarely comes with a label telling you which stain went on it. Color Identifier works as a stain color match app that reads the color of a stained surface directly — point your iPhone at the wood, or tap it in a photo, and you get codes that describe the finish you’re trying to match for a repair or a matching build.
How the stain color match app works
- Open Color Identifier and choose Live Camera or From Photo.
- Aim at a clean, evenly lit area of the stained surface.
- Read the color name plus Hex, RGB, CMYK and Pantone codes.
- Save the reading to take shopping.
Because a stain color match app built on codes isn’t tied to a single product line, the values match the closest option in any brand’s range.
Where it helps
- Furniture repairs where the original stain is unknown.
- New pieces you want to match to existing woodwork.
- Trim and flooring that needs a coordinating tone.
Grain and sheen make stained wood tricky, so a stain color match app is most reliable when you scan in bright, even, natural light and take a couple of readings across the surface. Save each finish to a palette so its codes are ready at the counter. It’s a free download with your first scans free.