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Encycolorpedia vs Pastel: catalog facts
Encycolorpedia	Pastel
Freemium Free with ads; ad-free and API plans cost $9.99, $29.99 or $149.99 per year.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Paint matching for any color code Conversions between many color spaces	Multiple color formats and composable commands
Free version shows advertising More a color reference than a palette builder	A terminal workflow rather than a graphical design editor.
Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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