BACKMac color picker and color library
Color Picker & Library vs macOS Digital Color Meter
Updated September 2026
Color Picker & Library adds everything the built-in Digital Color Meter leaves out: saved libraries, palettes, project organization, export and code generation.
Color Picker & Library · Mac
At a glance
| Color Picker & Library | macOS Digital Color Meter | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary positioning | Mac color picker and color library | Built-in screen color sampling |
| Approach | Saved libraries, palettes, projects, export and code | Built-in screen color sampling |
Why people choose Color Picker & Library
- Pick from anywhere on screenWith a live preview, or enter colors by HEX and RGB.
- Named project librariesOrganize colors by project or style and share categories with your team.
- Straight into your codeCopy colors as Swift, Objective-C, Android or CSS, or export a whole category.
- Swatches for your toolsExport to macOS swatches, Adobe Swatch Exchange or Sketch.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Color Picker & Library if you want to keep, organize and reuse the colors you pick.
- Choose macOS Digital Color Meter if you only occasionally need to read a color value off the screen.
Before you decide
Start with the workflow you actually need. The practical differences to check are platform support, how much setup it takes, where your data is processed or stored, which parts of the workflow are automated, and whether the pricing model matches how often you will use the app. If you pick colors for real projects and need them in code or in your design tools, Color Picker & Library keeps them organized and ready to export.
Competitor features, platforms and prices change often. Check macOS Digital Color Meter's current plans before deciding.