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ColorSlurp Changelog

What's new in ColorSlurp 3.9.2

Jul 12, 2023
  • This update fixes a bug where ColorSlurp forgets that you purchased pro. Everything should be working fine now!
  • If you lost access to pro, just click "Restore Purchase" button in ColorSlurp's pro preferences.

New in ColorSlurp 3.9.1 (Jul 10, 2023)

  • This update tweaks some things under the hood.

New in ColorSlurp 3.9.0 (Apr 30, 2023)

  • The hex code is now shown underneath each color in the palettes! You can also choose to display other values like rgb, or turn it off in the settings.
  • Added a new color format: CSS Display P3.
  • Enhanced the css export format: You can now choose the color format to export as, the name casing, and whether or not to include support for the modern css display-p3 colors.
  • Added the ability to use the command + 1, 2, and 3 shortcuts to copy colors to their preferred formats in the menu bar's recent colors when hovering over the color.
  • Added the ability to import the system color picker palettes into ColorSlurp. You can do this under File > Import.
  • ColorSlurp is now localized to Swedish!
  • Minor fixes

New in ColorSlurp 3.8.0 (Nov 29, 2022)

  • Quickly improve the contrast of two colors with the new fix contrast button!
  • Copy, paste, and cut colors in the palette editor!
  • Open specific palettes with the ColorSlurp URL scheme by palette name or ID. Copy the link to a palette under the palette options menu!
  • When adding a new color to a palette, the list automatically scrolls to the color and edits it.
  • Added the ability to change the size of the color drops by right-clicking within them.

New in ColorSlurp 3.7.1 (Nov 2, 2022)

  • Added the ability to choose a color format when exporting as HTML and PDF
  • Fixed a misspelling and improved other localizations
  • Other minor fixes

New in ColorSlurp 3.7.0 (Sep 30, 2022)

  • This update adds a brand new language: French! We also added localization for British English, improved our existing translations, and made a couple of minor improvements!
  • Add the ability to add a custom subtitle to the PDF and HTML export formats.
  • You can now import a palette by dragging and dropping anywhere in the ColorSlurp window.

New in ColorSlurp 3.6.0 (Aug 30, 2022)

  • Added the ability to rename palettes directly from the main tab, and the contrast tab.
  • Added a button to the palette generator to open an image manually.
  • Added localizations for Spanish and Russian.
  • Fixed a bug where PDF export would not work.
  • Fixed a bug where the url scheme wouldn't work when the app is not open.
  • Tweaked the wording of some of the app's text.
  • ColorSlurp is now an alternative app for opening image files instead of the default one.
  • Fixed a bug where the magnifier permission dialog would not open the correct pane in system preferences.
  • Made minor improvements to accessibility.

New in ColorSlurp 3.5.2 (Aug 22, 2022)

  • Fixed a bug where the magnifier buttons in the contrast tab would revert the picked color after picking
  • Fixed a bug where you couldn't change a colors name to the default one when clearing the text field
  • Fixed a bug where the global keyboard shortcuts in the menubar would not show the fn keys properly
  • The menubar dropdown now shows the shortcuts for all global shortcuts
  • You can now view color names when hovering over color drops, and right clicking allows you to copy the color name

New in ColorSlurp 3.5.1 (Aug 14, 2022)

  • Fixes a bug with restoring purchases

New in ColorSlurp 3.5.0 (Aug 12, 2022)

  • New Features:
  • Drag a photo anywhere into ColorSlurp's window to automatically generate a palette, or click the image icon in the palettes tab
  • New export formats: XML Color Resource, and Compose Colors
  • Added settings to the plain text and JSON export formats
  • Added a share button to the export page
  • Improvements:
  • When using the magnifier, the shortcuts ⌘C, ⌘1, ⌘2, and ⌘3 will copy the active color to your preferred formats.
  • When a color is selected in the palette list editor, you can use the shortcuts ⌘C, ⌘1, ⌘2, and ⌘3 to copy it to your preferred color format
  • Renamed the CSS Hex color format to Hex, since it’s not directly tied to CSS
  • The palettes editor now restores to the last selected palette when ColorSlurp is re-opened
  • Added the ability to view palettes as a list in the main tab and contrast tab. Just click on the palette name dropdown, and select “View as List”
  • ColorSlurp can now be controlled using the x-callback-url scheme so other apps can interact with ColorSlurp.
  • Added an export button to the palette editor
  • Import is now free
  • You can now copy a colors name by right-clicking in the palette list editor
  • Removed the width limit on the picker window
  • Improved the ColorSlurp PRO store
  • Made ColorSlurp Ventura ready
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements

New in ColorSlurp 3.4.0 (Jan 17, 2022)

  • This update focuses on improving the magnifier, and squashing some pesky bugs! We also renamed collections to palettes to be more consistent with standard color terminology, and added the ability to import and export to .ase files (Adobe swatch exchange.)
  • Pick multiple colors at once with the magnifier! Hold control when picking a color to create a palette.
  • Added a tutorial when using the magnifier that explains how to pick multiple colors, and use precision mode.
  • Added an option to change the shape of the magnifier to a circle or rounded corners.
  • Added more magnifier zoom and size levels.
  • Added the ability to pinch and zoom on the track-pad to change the zoom level of the magnifier.
  • Added a link to ColorSlurp's preferences to download ColorSlurp for iOS.
  • The default selected color for new users is now blue instead of white.
  • The ColorSlurp window can now be shown in full-screen mode always.
  • The magnifier behavior should now be more consistent.
  • Import and export collections to .ase swatch files.
  • Added a help popup to the tab bar of ColorSlurp that has a link to the docs.
  • Fixed a bug where you could not use the magnifier in full-screen mode.
  • Fixed a couple of spelling mistakes.
  • Fixed a bug where the magnifier image would jump back and forth on certain monitor configurations.

New in ColorSlurp 3.3.1 (Dec 19, 2021)

  • Version 3.3.1 fixes a bug where you could not create more than 4 collections even with ColorSlurp PRO. We apologize for any inconvenience this caused.

New in ColorSlurp 3.3.0 (Dec 17, 2021)

  • ColorSlurp is now on iOS! Pick colors from your camera, then sync your collections to Mac with iCloud sync (pro only).

New in ColorSlurp 3.2.1 (Apr 9, 2021)

  • This update improves the magnifier permission dialog and added back support for Mac OS Catalina 10.15.
  • When screen recording is not enabled for ColorSlurp and you try to use the magnifier, there's now a new improved window that explains more clearly why permission is needed to access the screen, and how to turn it on.
  • What's new in 3.2.1:
  • Bug fixes

New in ColorSlurp 3.2.0 (Apr 6, 2021)

  • This update improves the magnifier permission dialog and added back support for Mac OS Catalina 10.15.
  • When screen recording is not enabled for ColorSlurp and you try to use the magnifier, there's now a new improved window that explains more clearly why permission is needed to access the screen, and how to turn it on.

New in ColorSlurp 3.1.0 (Mar 28, 2021)

  • Export collections to PDF
  • Export and import collections to .clr (Apple color list) files
  • Export collections to png images
  • Added the ability to create a new collection from the main picker tab dropdown
  • Fixed a bug where unlocking pro would not immediately update the UI
  • Other small fixes

New in ColorSlurp 3.0.2 (Jan 12, 2021)

  • Added individual hex color template variables: hex.r, hex.g, hex.b, and hex.a
  • Fixed a bug where the color editor popover would show white instead of the actual color

New in ColorSlurp 3.0.1 (Dec 10, 2020)

  • Fixed a bug where having the system setting "Increase contrast" would break the UI
  • Added a global shortcut to show the editor, contrast checker, or collection tab
  • The RGB fields now show 255 values
  • You can right click on the menubar icon again to show the magnifier
  • Pressing escape when naming a collection now discards the edited name instead of saving it
  • Fixed inconsistant button colors
  • Fix bug where clicking save wouldn't save the color name if the input is still focused
  • You can now drag recent colors out of the app when you own pro
  • Fixed a bug where the copy notification wouldn't appear if only the dock icon is shown
  • Double clicking the color contrast foreground and background color well will now copy it to your default color format

New in ColorSlurp 3.0.0 (Dec 4, 2020)

  • Sync your collections between all your Macs with iCloud!
  • Name colors and drag them between collections with the new collection editor page. Organizing your colors has never been easier!
  • Instantly check the accessibility contrast between two colors with the new contrast checker!
  • Added a color harmonies tab to the swatches picker. View shades, tints, triadic, tetradic, analogous, split complement, no opacity, and complementary.
  • Export collections to different languages—CSS, Sass, Swift, HTML, JSON, and more!
  • Create custom color formats in ColorSlurp's preferences that can be used just like any other format.
  • New menu bar menu. Access recent colors, show the magnifier, ColorSlurp, or preferences.
  • You can now long mouse press in the magnifier for precision mode
  • New app icon that matches the new Big Sur icons
  • New UI design and icons
  • Changes:
  • Moved the "stay on top" option to the menu bar and added a preference for it
  • Added the magnifier size and zoom setting to the preferences
  • Added the ability to show HSL in the magnifier
  • Dark mode is now free!
  • Changed the dark mode toggle to automatic/dark/light
  • The "displayed value in magnifier", and "color profile" settings are now free!
  • Removed NSColor formats: Calibrated RGB, calibrated HSB, sRGB. Don't worry, if you still want to use those formats you can create a custom format! If you happen to have chosen them as your preferred format, a custom format will be created automatically to replace it.
  • For simplicity, the touch bar now only shows recent colors
  • Fixes:
  • ColorSlurp runs fantastic on Big Sur!
  • Fixed a small lag when picking or copying colors
  • Fixed the ColorSlurp item in the window menu
  • Fixed a crash on Big Sur
  • Many other small fixes, tweaks, and improvements

New in ColorSlurp 2.2.1 (Jul 20, 2020)

  • Colors are now automatically copied to the clipboard when selecting them in the touch bar.
  • When using the magnifier, ColorSlurp now asks for you to enable screen recording on Catalina when it's not enabled.