System Color Picker
MacPrecise color selection for Mac design workflows
Overview
System Color Picker is a Mac-native tool that lets designers and developers grab precise colors from any on-screen element. It supports multiple formats (HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK, Pantone) and includes a magnifier for pixel-perfect sampling. Save favorite hues to custom palettes, sync with Sketch or Figma, and access recent picks quickly. It remembers recent selections and has a minimal interface to keep focus on the task. Ideal for color consistency, it integrates seamlessly with macOS, making it a go-to for accurate sampling without extra bloat—perfect for design projects or web development tasks.
Key Features
- Pixel-perfect color sampling with magnifier tool
- Support for 10+ color formats including Pantone
- Sync custom palettes with Sketch, Figma, and Photoshop
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Seamless macOS integration
- ⊕ Lightweight and fast performance
- ⊕ No extra bloat for core color tasks
Cons
- ⊖ Premium palette sync requires subscription
- ⊖ Lacks advanced color editing tools
- ⊖ Limited cloud sync options in free version