The Picker is your tool for selecting colors from anywhere on your screen. Once you pick a color, it’s automatically:
  • Added to your Color History.
  • Copied to your clipboard for instant use.
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Accessing the Picker

There are several ways to open the Picker:
  • Click the Picker icon in the Menu Bar.
  • Use the Picker icon in the Menu Toolbar.
  • Select the Picker from the Main Menu.
  • Or use the shortcut: ^⌥⌘ + P.

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Customizing the Picker

Adjust the Picker’s appearance to match your workflow:
  • Change the Picker’s diameter: + / -.
  • Adjust the grid size: ⌥ + + / ⌥ + -.
  • Two-finger swipe (trackpad or Magic Mouse) up/down to resize.
  • Or use ⌥ + two-finger swipe for finer control.

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Moving the Picker

  • Drag the Picker freely using your mouse or trackpad.
  • For precise adjustments, use the keyboard:
    • Arrow keys: Move by 1 pixel.
    • Hold ⇧ + Arrow keys: Move by 10 pixels.

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Picking Multiple Colors & Shortcuts

While the Picker is open, hold the ⌘ key to access shortcuts:
  • Pick a single color.
  • Pick multiple colors.
  • Check color contrast.
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Picker Plugins

When the Picker is open, hold the ⌘ key. If a supported app is detected, you’ll see a Send to software option, allowing you to send the selected color directly to that app. picker-options-plugin picker-options-plugin

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Supported Software

You can send colors directly to:
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Nova
  • Photoshop
  • Sketch
  • VS Code
  • Xcode
If your favorite app isn’t listed, let us know at sip@sipapp.io, we’d love to explore adding support!