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Eyedropper vs ColorSmith: catalog facts
Eyedropper	ColorSmith
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Linux	Linux
Picks colors from anywhere on the screen Converts between many color formats	Screen color picker that works through the desktop portal Picker, gradient maker and palettes in one app
Linux only Best suited to GNOME desktops	Linux only Young project with a small user base
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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