# Smart Paint-Matching Devices The Palette Pico Device Records Color With Ease and Accuracy By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-07-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palette-pico References: [palette](https://palette.com/pico/) The Palette Pico device records color in seconds and takes the hassle out of home improvement and decor projects. The device is the world's first paint-matching device of its kind and is designed to instantly record and detect hyper-specific shades. The handheld device is ideal for on-the-go use and travels easily thanks to its compact size. The Palette Pico is also compatible with the accompanying Pico app which acts as a helpful tool for [color enthusiasts like painters, interior designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exterior-paint-visualizer) and more. The app can be downloaded on Android and iOS devices and is loaded with a vast library of colors carried by popular paint brands like Behr, Sherwin-Williams, Dunn Edwards, [ECOS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecos-1) Organic and [Farrow & Ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-color-collection) among a slew of others. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Paint-matching Devices:** The rise of smart paint-matching devices is offering convenience and ease to DIY home improvement and decor projects. - **Hyper-specific Color Detection Technology:** The development of hyper-specific color detection technology is revolutionizing the way painters, designers and other color enthusiasts select shades and match paint colors. - **Integrated Mobile Apps for Color Enthusiasts:** The integration of mobile apps with smart paint-matching devices is becoming a popular trend, providing users with a vast library of colors and helpful tools for their projects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Paint and Coating Industry:** The paint and coating industry can benefit from incorporating smart paint-matching devices with hyper-specific shade detection technology into their products, for easier and more accurate color matching. - **Home Improvement Retail Industry:** Home improvement retail industry, as the primary outlets for paint products, could explore incorporating smart paint-matching devices into their stores, offering a convenient solution for home DIYers. - **Pro Tools and Gadgets Industry:** Pro tools and gadgets industry has the opportunity to develop more specialized and advanced devices for color detection that can shorten the time spent on color selection and matching for professionals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Color-Matching Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datacolor-spectro-55.md) - [Color Palette Creator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatchme.md) - [Colour Palette-Capturing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colors-capture-pro.md) - [Color Matching Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-my-color.md) - [Augmented Paint Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulux-visualizer.md) - [AI-Powered Color Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-color-solutions.md) - [AI Paint Color Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-ai.md) - [Color-Matching Beauty Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boldhue-starter-kit.md) - [Real-World Color Pickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litur.md)