Resize with a gesture
Swipe up or down on the circle to make it larger or smaller. Adjust it so the area contains as little as possible of any neighboring color.

Tap to measure
Tap the circle to identify its color, or use the Measure button. Hold your iPhone still for a moment while the camera adjusts.
Optional: open neutral calibration
Press and hold the circle to open calibration. Fill the whole frame with a matte, neutral gray or white surface in the same lighting, then choose Calibrate. This step is not required for a normal reading.