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Eyedropper

Free#7 of 23 in Color Management Software

Eyedropper: A free Linux color utility for picking, editing, converting, and organizing color formats. Ranked #7 of 23 in Color Management Software by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for linux users needing color picking and conversion.

7.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.9 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Linux users needing color picking and conversion
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Display calibration
No
Facts checked
23 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Converts colors across Hex, RGB, HSV, HSL, CMYK, XYZ, and CIELAB.
- Provides an HSL editor and palettes of different shades.
- Lets users customize displayed color formats and their order.
Where it doesn't
- Does not provide display calibration.
- Does not include printer or camera profiling.
- Does not manage ICC profiles.

Our verdict on Eyedropper

Eyedropper is a free, open-source Linux desktop utility for people who need to pick, enter, edit, and inspect colors in several formats. Its audience includes developers, designers, and other solo or small-scale users who need color values and shade variations rather than a full calibration workflow. The published feature set covers color picking, format conversion, hexadecimal parsing, and an HSL editor. It is focused on handling color values, not on managing color output across devices.

For day-to-day color work, Eyedropper supports Hex, RGB, HSV, HSL, CMYK, XYZ, and CIELAB formats. Users can enter colors in supported formats, parse RGB, RGBA, and ARGB hexadecimal colors, and choose which formats appear and in what order. Its shade palette generation adds a way to inspect variations from a color. This makes the tool relevant when a workflow involves comparing or transferring color values between formats; the published descriptions do not position it as a system for calibrating displays or creating device profiles.

The fit is clearest for Linux users who want a focused, free desktop picker and converter. Its open-source model may also suit users who prefer that kind of software. Choose another product if the requirement is display calibration, printer or camera profiling, or ICC profile management: those are outside Eyedropper's described scope. It is a practical utility for color selection and conversion, not a complete color management system.

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Eyedropper pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on apps.gnome.org

Eyedropper fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Display calibration	No
Printer profiling	No
Camera profiling	No
HDR calibration	No
ICC profile management	No
Supported platforms	Linux
License model	One-time
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Linux
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	apps.gnome.org
Facts checked	23 Sep 2026

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