About Color Muse
Measure Color. Match with Confidence. Color Match Made Easy(R) Color Muse(R) is the ultimate companion app for professionals and DIYers who need fast, reliable, and accurate color matching. Wirelessly pair with any Color...
Measure Color. Match with Confidence. Color Match Made Easy®
Color Muse® is the ultimate companion app for professionals and DIYers who need fast, reliable, and accurate color matching. Wirelessly pair with any Color Muse device to instantly identify paint and product colors from over 100K colors from leading brands like Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Behr, PPG, and many more.
After wirelessly connecting your Color Muse, Color Muse SE, Color Muse 2, or Color Muse 3 device, the Color Muse app streamlines your color selection process for a faster and more confident color-matching experience. No more hassling with cumbersome fan decks, paint chips, or color swatches. Scan colors and find products that match, coordinate, and complement.
** Introducing Custom Color Matching with Plus Subscription **
A premium feature that allows you to create custom paint formulations from any scanned color and redeem them at Sherwin-Williams stores. With the Plus Subscription, you can customize color matching and create one-of-a-kind colors exclusively available made through Sherwin-Williams stores in the United States and Canada. Custom Color Matching is only available with the Color Muse 3 device. No more cutting paint samples. No more guesswork.
Built for the jobsite and at home
• Avoid cutting samples, patching walls, and repainting mistakes
• Measure color and sheen directly from a smooth, non-metallic surface
• Reduce extra trips to the store
• Capture accurate results for interior and exterior surfaces
• Ideal for homeowners and Pros who need accurate color measurement
Here's how the Plus Subscription works
1. Connect your Color Muse 3 device
2. Scan any surface or inspiration
3. Create a custom paint match
4. Generate a QR Code
5. Redeem at a Sherwin-Williams store
Subscription Details
• Free through May 31, 2026 (Limited Time Offer)
• Monthly: $4.99
• Annual: $49.99
Important Notes
• Requires a Color Muse 3 to create custom color matches
• Subscriptions are managed through your Google Play account and are subject to their Terms
• Custom Color Matching and QR Code redemption are available in the United States and Canada at Sherwin-Williams stores
What you can do for free in the Color Muse App
• Find the closest color from over 100,000 colors – Compare scans to top paint brands and product libraries from around the world.
• Sheen + Color Matching (Color Muse 2 and 3 only) – Automatically detect and measure gloss at 60° and differentiate between matte, eg-shell, satin, semi-gloss, and high gloss finishes.
• Save and Organize Colors – Create custom folders, share palettes, or export values for seamless integration into manufacturing, design, and QA workflows.
• Cross-Material Accuracy – Scan across paint, plastics, fabrics, and even printed materials with industry-leading consistency.
• Compact & Portable – All Color Muse devices are pocket-sized and Bluetooth-enabled for on-the-go use.
• Project Folders & Notes – Store scanned colors in your folders and record notes or project details for future reference.
• Share with Your Network – Easily share your saved colors with your connections through email or text.
• Measure Color Instantly – Scan any surface to capture its precise color values in CIE Lab, HEX, RGB, LCH, CMYK, and more.
PANTONE® and RAL In-App Purchases Available
• Color Muse® + PANTONE® Color Subscription - Users can access more than 16,500 Pantone colors directly through the Color Muse® app when they subscribe to a Pantone Color Subscription.
• Color Muse® + RAL Color Subscription - Subscribed users can access up to 1,800+ colors from RAL, including the RAL K5 and D2 collections.
Pantone and RAL Subscriptions work with ALL Color Muse devices
• Color Muse
• Color Muse SE
• Color Muse 2
• Color Muse 3
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of Color Muse since it was posted on our website on 2016-12-31 00:38:49.
The latest version is and it was updated on 2026-06-13 02:58:33. See below the changes in each version.
Color Muse version
Updated At: 2026-05-18
Changes: Bug fixes and stability improvements
Color Muse version
Updated At: 2026-04-23
Color Muse version
Updated At: 2026-03-31
Changes: Introducing Custom Color Matching with Plus Subscription, available only at Sherwin-Williams stores.
Now you can scan any color and create custom paint formulations directly in the Color Muse app—redeemable at Sherwin-Williams stores in the U.S. and Canada.
• New: Custom Color Matching (Plus Subscription)
• Free access through May 31, 2026
• Generate QR codes for in-store redemption
• Save, organize, and share your custom colors
• Plus Subscription is only compatible with Color Muse 3
Color Muse version
Updated At: 2026-02-20
Changes: Bug fixes and performance improvements to keep things running smooth. If you run into any issues or have feedback, we'd love to hear from you - we're always working to make the app better for you.
Color Muse version
Updated At: 2025-10-09
Changes: - App has been updated w/ support for our latest hardware
Color Muse version
Updated At: 2025-07-09
Changes: Fixes issue with some Color Muse 2 gloss readings.
Color Muse version
Updated At: 2024-05-10
Changes: Bugs have been fixed!
Color Muse version
Updated At: 2022-11-21
Changes: We are constantly making improvements and fixes to the app! Please reach out at
[email protected] with any feedback.
This version enables Pantone® matching for Color Muse Gen 2 and also adds the ability to subscribe to RAL colors.
Color Muse version 9.1.34
Updated At: 2020-10-12
Changes: Squashes a few minor bugs with sharing palettes and products, selecting CIE illuminant, and observer angle.
Color Muse version 9.1.25
Updated At: 2020-09-21
Changes: Our new app boasts better reliability, user friendliness, a more cohesive interface, and access to more than 16,500 PANTONE(R) colors through the new Pantone Color Subscription.
