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Closest real paint colors across 13 brands for any hex value, scored with CIEDE2000.

Paint Color HQ API is a free Art & Design API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.

Authentication
None required
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes
Category
Art & Design
Uptime (30 days)
100%
Visit documentation ↗www.paintcolorhq.com

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About Paint Color HQ

Closest paint color equivalents for any hex, across 13 brands, via CIEDE2000. Free tier + RapidAPI paid tier.

Provider
Paint Color HQ
Website
paintcolorhq.com ↗

Details from paintcolorhq.com.

Key facts

  • No API key needed
  • 100% uptime (30 days)
  • Callable from the browser (CORS)
  • HTTPS
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Paint Color HQ API FAQ

Who provides the Paint Color HQ API?

The Paint Color HQ API is provided by Paint Color HQ (paintcolorhq.com). Closest paint color equivalents for any hex, across 13 brands, via CIEDE2000. Free tier + RapidAPI paid tier.

Is the Paint Color HQ API free?

Yes. The Paint Color HQ API is listed in the Art & Design category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the Paint Color HQ API require an API key?

No. The Paint Color HQ API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.

Can I call the Paint Color HQ API from the browser?

Yes. The Paint Color HQ API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.

Does the Paint Color HQ API support HTTPS?

Yes. The Paint Color HQ API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.

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