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Getting Started
How does color extraction work?
Huepick analyzes your photo on-device to identify up to 12 dominant colors. All image processing happens locally and your photos are never uploaded anywhere.
Do I need an internet connection?
Color extraction, palette generation, saving, and editing all work offline. The only feature that uses an internet connection is displaying the location name on saved palettes (if your photo contains location data). This is optional.
Is Huepick free?
Yes, completely free with no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, and no ads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the harmony types?
Six types based on classical color theory:
- Complementary uses colors opposite on the color wheel for bold contrast
- Analogous uses neighboring colors for a harmonious, serene feel
- Triadic uses three evenly spaced colors for vibrant balance
- Split Complementary uses a color plus two adjacent to its complement
- Tetradic uses two complementary pairs for a rich, diverse palette
- Monochromatic uses variations of one hue for elegant cohesion
What are the use cases?
Each tailors your palette for a specific real-world scenario with meaningful color roles:
- Home Decor generates wall, floor, and accent colors
- Car Interior generates panel, seat, and accent colors
- Fashion generates hair, skin, top, bottom, accent, and accessory colors
- Makeup generates skin, lip, eye, blush, contour, and highlight colors
- UI & Graphic Design generates primary, secondary, accent, surface, background, and text colors
How do I copy a hex code?
Tap any color swatch in a palette to copy its hex code to your clipboard. A checkmark confirms the copy.
Can I create a custom palette?
Yes. After extracting colors from a photo, tap “Create Custom Palette” on the Palettes screen. You can pick from your extracted colors, add custom colors using the color picker, or start from a recommended scenario palette and adjust it.
Where is my data stored?
All saved palettes are stored locally on your device. Nothing is sent to external servers.
How do I delete or pin palettes?
To delete a palette, swipe left on it in the Gallery. You’ll be asked to confirm. To keep a palette easily accessible, pin it so it stays at the top of your Gallery.
Is my data private?
Yes. Your photos never leave your device and no personal data is collected. See our full Privacy Policy for details.
Troubleshooting
The camera isn’t working
Open Settings, then navigate to Huepick and make sure Camera access is toggled on. If the issue persists, try force-closing and reopening the app.
Colors don’t look accurate
Color extraction works best with clear, well-lit photos. Try better lighting (natural light is ideal), a different angle, or avoid very dark or very bright images which may produce less distinct colors.
The app is crashing
Make sure you’re running the latest version from the App Store, then restart your device. If the problem continues, please contact us below.
Compatibility
Huepick requires iOS 18.6 or later and runs on both iPhone and iPad.
Contact Us
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