Color Cone is a free color correction and look‑creation plugin for After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X and Photoshop, using Color Warp technology for smooth transitions and skin‑tone adjustment.
Developed by Picture Instruments.

About Color Cone
Color Cone from Picture Instruments provides color correction, grading and look creation within After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X and Photoshop. It employs Color Warp technology for smooth color transitions and includes tools for reconciling mixed white‑balance footage and adjusting skin tones. An Auto‑Radius function is also provided. The plugin opens inside the host application and can be added to a clip as an effect; all parameters are fully animatable via keyframes, and settings are saved with the project. Version 2.7.0 (released November 2022) added cross‑host presets, LUT export, before/after comparison, a one‑button reset, the ability to close without applying changes, Retina scaling for Windows and native support for Apple M1 chips. Compatibility covers After Effects CC 2014 through 2023, Premiere Pro CC 2014 through 2023, Final Cut Pro X and Photoshop CS6 through 2023.
Features
- Color Warp technology for smooth transitions
- Color correction and creation of looks, plus color grading for videos
- Reconciling mixed white balance scenarios
- Restoring and adjusting skin tones
- Auto-Radius function
- Opens within the host and can be added to a clip as an effect, with all parameters animatable via keyframes like native effects
- Settings saved within the project and presets saved within the host
Best for
Professional color grading, look creation, and white‑balance or skin‑tone adjustments in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X and Photoshop.
Frequently asked questions
Does Color Cone work with After Effects 2023?
Yes. Color Cone lists compatibility with After Effects versions from CS6 through 2023, including CC 2014‑2019 and the 2020‑2022 releases.
Does Color Cone run on Apple M1 Macs?
Yes. Version 2.7.0 added native support for Apple M1 (Apple Silicon) Macs.
Can you keyframe Color Cone parameters like a native effect?
Yes. All Color Cone parameters can be keyframed in After Effects, Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X, behaving like native effects.
Is Color Cone free to use?
The catalog lists Color Cone as free, but pricing can change; confirm current licensing on the developer’s website before downloading.
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