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Color Grabber

Freemium#23 of 23 in Color Management Software

Color Grabber: A focused Windows color picker for fast hexadecimal and CSS color capture. Ranked #23 of 23 in Color Management Software by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: 1-day trial; best for quick on-screen color sampling.

6.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.4 / 10
Pricing
1-day trial
Best for
Quick on-screen color sampling
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Captures pixel colors beneath the cursor with a crosshair tool
- Copies hexadecimal or CSS rgb/rgba values to the clipboard
- Adds swatches, notifications, clipboard watching, and preview controls
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only availability
- One-day trial limits evaluation time
- Not intended for calibration, profiling, or ICC profile management

Our verdict on Color Grabber

Color Grabber is a Windows desktop utility included in Simplode Suite for designers, developers, and other users who need to identify colors directly from their screens. It captures the color beneath the cursor and copies the result in configurable formats, including hexadecimal and CSS rgb/rgba notation. A crosshair cursor supports pixel-accurate selection, while clipboard copying makes the captured value easy to move into another workflow. Its focus is quick screen sampling rather than full color-management work.

The standout feature is the combination of precise picking and flexible output. Users can copy a configurable-size paint swatch, display color notifications, and configure the preview update rate. The utility can also watch the clipboard for valid colors, which extends it beyond a single pick-and-copy action. These options suit workflows where colors need to be sampled repeatedly from applications, websites, images, or other on-screen material. Because it runs on Windows and outputs common hexadecimal and CSS formats, it fits digital design and development tasks without adding a broader color-management layer.

Color Grabber’s freemium model includes a one-day trial, and the published product information presents it as a Simplode Suite feature rather than a standalone color-management package. That positioning makes it a practical choice for quick on-screen color capture, especially for Windows users already working within the suite. Choose another type of tool if the requirement is display calibration, printer or camera profiling, HDR calibration, or ICC profile management. For straightforward pixel sampling and clipboard-ready color values, its narrow scope is the main reason to consider it.

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Color Grabber pricing

Plans 1-day trialFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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Color Grabber fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Not verified
Display calibration	Not verified
Printer profiling	Not verified
Camera profiling	Not verified
HDR calibration	Not verified
ICC profile management	Not verified
Supported platforms	Windows
License model	Not verified
Free trial	1 days
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	1-day trial
Website	simplode.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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