Canpicker – a Tool to Find the Closest Spray Paint Match for Any Digital Color
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Canpicker is a tool that helps users find the closest spray paint match for any digital color, sparking interest in its practical applications and potential limitations.
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As someone who doesn't need this, it might be more interesting if there was an example on the homepage.
Good job on taking an idea and executing it.
A while ago I had a big commission where I had to match more than 150 colors from a digital design with actual spray paints. It took me a whole day flipping through swatches and guessing – super annoying. I searched for tools, but everything I found was either locked to one OS or didn’t support the brands I use.
So I built my own app: Canpicker
It’s a free PWA, works on any device, and lets you:
upload a design or photo
click on a color and see matching spray cans from 9+ major brands
create color lists, download them, and even check lighter/darker shades
I made this mainly for myself, but I’d love to hear what others think. Any feedback, suggestions, or feature ideas are super welcome!
Cheers, Moe