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SHOW HN2017
418points
151comments
#31of 2,242 in 2017
Top 2%of 2017 by points
How HN took it
MixedNo clear lean
39 positive, 36 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 19 critical, out of 95 comments about the project. Thread score +0.26.
Idea: 14 for, 5 againstDesign: 14 for, 2 againstExecution: 2 for, 5 againstPricing: 2 for, 3 againstPerformance: 0 for, 3 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Beautiful, simple design
From 4 comments
Really beautifully designed app! As a fellow colourblind person, I've looked for similar "name the colours" apps before as I struggle to identify some colours (more out of…
tomduncalf on HNIt's so simple and pretty that it makes me sort of angry. Thanks for the inspiration (and app) Kushagra!
specializeded on HNBravo, a wonderful app indeed. I just see so many uses for it. And it is priced just right for it to pick up quickly. The app design is just wonderful - minimal and quite…
timdafweak on HNVery nicely done. I would recommend either a simple tooltip popover for each button on first startup, or a simple help button somewhere. It took me a while to realize/notice that…
chrisbrandow on HN
Useful for colorblind users
From 3 comments
Being severely chromatically challenged myself, I instantly fell in love with this app - a much better execution than the apps I've tried in the past. I'd upvote you twice if I…
lb1lf on HNReally cool - simple and effective. Love that it starts right away when openened. (And cool landing page too) Being color blind too (well, anomalous trichromat) I sometimes take…
catoc on HNI've actually been looking for something like this. I only rarely ever need to figure out what a color is, but its always been difficult. This app makes it much easier. Thank you!
shepardrtc on HN
Landing page is nice
From 2 comments
I did not try the app, but the landing page is just great. Kudos.
daddykotex on HNI really liked the landing page, especially the outline of the iPhone with an example of the app running inside of it.
taspeotis on HN
Objections
App size of about 30MB is too large
From 2 comments
30MB for the app itself seems excessive, though.
mizaru on HNNice idea! I just can't figure out why is the size of app almost 30MB?
milansuk on HN
Website download link broken in Chrome on iOS
From 1 comment
Not sure how many people this affects but clicking on the download button from the website on Chrome (iOS) takes you to an iTunes page that doesn't contain the app. Clicking on…
qaz_plm on HN
Real-time claim is overstated
From 1 comment
This looks nice (and has many knowledgable people say so) and simple, so I don't want to come off as too much of a critic. But, can I just say that I think the use of "real time"…
unwind on HN
Requests
Android version
From 3 comments
Had a similar idea to help with my color deficiency, but never developed it. Would totally use this if it were on Android.
0x1d on HNAwesome. Great idea, even better execution. Would you be interested in an Android developer for developing an Android version?
skdotdan on HNThe landing page is awesome! I wish the app was available for Android so, you know, 80% of smartphone owners could check it out.
sAbakumoff on HN
Export multiple colors at once
From 1 comment
You made something very simple and beautiful. I bought it right away, and had fun building a palette of the Kansas sunset while my dogs ran through the woods. I know I could do…
RhodaLs on HN
Load photo from camera roll
From 1 comment
Really cool - simple and effective. Love that it starts right away when openened. (And cool landing page too) Being color blind too (well, anomalous trichromat) I sometimes take…
catoc on HN
Questions
How are color names mapped to hex values
From 1 comment
Question here, how do you put a name on the hex? Do you have a database that map each hex code to "limelight", "grey asparagus", etc ?
lawrencegs on HN
How camera color perception is accounted for
From 1 comment
So this app is using the device's camera? How does it account for the fact that camera's perception of color is often no where as similar as our eye? Or is the intent for the…
jordache on HN
Alternatives named
Rainbow Explorer PWA
From 1 comment
There's a PWA that does mostly the same, apart for the naming: https://use-the-platform.com/rainbow-explorer/
baxuz on HN
Adobe Color
From 1 comment
Congratulation for your new app. Adobe has a similar free app called Adobe Color. However, your app is better as it clearly define the color name and code. You may like to check…
rrm1977 on HN
ColorMyWorld
From 1 comment
Nice job! When I started iOS development, I made a similar app for my portfolio. I still use it occasionally, since I'm also colorblind. It's been a while since I updated it, but…
skunkworks on HN
Qolor
From 1 comment
Shameless plug of my app which is very similar: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/qolor-fast-color-grabber/id973492333?mt=8
kirualex on HN