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ColorSmith

Professional color picker, gradient maker, and palette manager

by Keshav Bhatt

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Official site: flathub.org

About ColorSmith

ColorSmith is a professional color management suite designed for designers, developers, and digital artists.

It delivers precision tools for color selection, accessibility testing, gradient creation, and palette management

with an intuitive interface built for professional workflows.

Professional Features:

WCAG AA/AAA compliant contrast checker for accessible design

Visual HSL gradient sliders for intuitive color adjustments

Smart paste detection that automatically converts color codes between formats

Enhanced color preview with hover-to-enlarge functionality

Original color comparison to track color modifications

Context menu operations on palette swatches for streamlined workflow

Core Features:

Screen color picker to capture colors from anywhere on your display

Interactive HSV color plane with precision brightness adjustment slider

Support for multiple color formats: HEX, RGB, RGBA, HSL, HSLA, HSV, and CMYK

Transparency control with alpha channel support

Random color generator for creative inspiration

One-click color value copying to clipboard

Customizable resizable layout with persistent panel sizing

Gradient Generator:

Create linear and radial gradients with unlimited stops

How to install ColorSmith

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.ktechpit.colorsmith
  4. Open ColorSmith once it finishes installing.
How to install Linux apps with Flatpak

Frequently asked questions

Is ColorSmith free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where ColorSmith is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install ColorSmith from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.ktechpit.colorsmith. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is ColorSmith safe?

ColorSmith downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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