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Deep dive into pulling colors and hex codes from images

You can now automatically extract the predominant colors and their corresponding hex codes from any image directly within a shortcut. This new capability uses Apple Intelligence to analyze a photo and generate a list of its primary colors, turning your device into a powerful, on-the-go color palette tool. It eliminates the need to manually use a color picker in a separate design application, streamlining creative workflows for designers, developers, and hobbyists.

What's new

With the new Apple Intelligence actions in Shortcuts, you can now pass an image as an input to the Use Cloud model action. By writing a simple prompt, you can instruct the AI to analyze the visual data and return specific information, such as a list of colors and their hex values. This feature can be triggered from the Share Sheet on any image, whether it's in your Photos library, on a website, or in another app, making it incredibly versatile.

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How to use this feature

  1. Create a new shortcut and set it to receive Images and Media from the Share Sheet.
  2. Add the Use Cloud model action from the Apple Intelligence category.
  3. In the prompt field, instruct the AI what to do. For example: "Give me the hex code values of the predominant colors in this photo."
  4. Ensure the Shortcut Input (which will be your image) is passed into the prompt.
  5. Add a Show Result action at the end to display the list of colors generated by the AI.
  6. Run the shortcut from the share sheet of any image to see the result.
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Key capabilities

  • Instant Color Palettes: Generate a palette from any visual inspiration, like a photograph, a piece of art, or a screenshot.
  • Hex Code Extraction: Get precise hex code values for each identified color, ready to be used in web design, graphic design, or other creative projects.
  • Descriptive Color Names: The AI often provides common names for the colors (e.g., Sky Blue, Forest Green), making the palette easier to understand at a glance.
  • Workflow Integration: The output text can be passed to other actions, allowing you to automatically create a new note with your color palette, copy it to the clipboard, or even use the colors in another AI-driven action.

Tips for getting the most out of this feature

For more specific results, adjust your prompt. You can ask for a certain number of colors, such as, "List the five most prominent colors and their hex codes." You can also modify the shortcut to automatically copy the resulting list to your clipboard for even faster use in other apps.

Summary

Pulling colors from images with Apple Intelligence is a simple yet powerful tool for anyone working with visuals. It streamlines the process of capturing color inspiration by integrating it directly into your existing iOS workflow via Shortcuts. This feature turns a once-manual task into an automated, single-tap action.

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