5 Ways to Tweak Windows 11 Color Settings in No Time
- By adjusting the Windows 11 color settings you will be able to customize the display mode and the colors for every menu on your OS.
- You may also change the appearance by replacing the background or choosing a different theme from the available options.
- Users with color blindness may need to adjust the OS's accent color or calibrate the monitor.
Despite making changes to the display of Windows 11, Microsoft still allows users to make changes to their Windows color settings.
This is without ignoring the fact that Windows 11 is the most aesthetically designed Windows so far.
However, the OS is meant to be used on your personal laptop or computer and therefore should be allowed to look the way you like.
Read on as we highlight how you can tweak your Windows display color settings with ease if you have been unable to do so.
We would also be directing you on some quick fixes in case you are encountering issues in changing your Windows default color settings.
How do I change the color settings on Windows 11?
1. Change the Windows display mode and colors
- Open Settings by pressing Windows key + I. Choose Personalization.
- Select Colors.
- In Choose your mode, select the drop-down box to select the color you like. Either Light or Dark.
- Set the Accent color to Automatic to allow Windows to choose a color itself. Or pick one from the Windows 11 color palette.
- If you prefer a custom setting, choose your default Windows mode and default app mode. Changes will be effective automatically.
This is how you can easily change the color profile in Windows 11 and customize the appearance of your OS.
2. Configure the desktop background
2.1 Change system theme
- Right-click on an empty space on your desktop home screen. Next, select Personalize.
- Select a theme of your choice from the options.
- The color of your desktop should be changed by now. If you don’t like the default options offered by Windows, you can download more themes instead of changing your Windows 11 color settings.
2.2 Pick a Contrast theme
- Open Settings by pressing Windows key + I. Select Accessibility.
- Scroll and choose Contrast themes.
- Pick your preferred Contrast theme from the list of drop-down options. Then select Apply or Edit as you want.
This option is very useful if you have problems distinguishing different colors or the text within the boxes and messages.
3. Change the HDR settings
- Turn on your system and make sure it has been powered for about 30 minutes. This will also work for changing your Windows 11 color settings if you are sharing your screen with a monitor or other display.
- Right-click on a free space on your desktop and select Display settings.
- Scroll to Display resolution and select and select the recommended solution by your system. If already in place, no need to change it. Move to the next step.
- Scroll up to select HDR.
- Then, pick Optimize for image quality when viewing HDR content on battery power.
Keep in mind that not all monitors have HDR capability. Only apply this tweak if you see that the feature is supported under the Display capabilities section.
Otherwise, changing these settings will have no effect on your system whatsoever.
4. Calibrate the display
- Open Settings by pressing Windows key + I. Type Calibrate in the Search Box and click on Calibrate display color.
- Click on Next and follow the displayed instructions on the screen.
- After reading the instructions and consecutively clicking Next. You will see notes on how to adjust Gamma.
- Adjust the Gamma the way you like. Then, select Next.
- Click on Next to complete the set-up.
- You can decide to Skip brightness and contrast adjustment. If you don’t want to skip it, just select Next.
- The screen information is well detailed to enlighten on the steps to take onward. Proceed from each step by selecting Next. Adjust the brightness and contrast to a level you are satisfied with.
- You will also be prompted to adjust the color balance. The information on how to do this will be displayed on your screen.
- At the end of this setting, You’ve successfully created a new calibration will be displayed. Select Finish to complete the set-up.
- Check if you are satisfied with the new color settings. If not, check other methods to change it below.
The Windows 11 color calibration for your monitor is not an easy task for regular users and if you want to use your monitor for graphics applications, it’s better to consult a specialist.
5. Change the Windows wallpaper
- Right-click on an empty space on Desktop Home Screen. Next, select Personalize.
- Click on Background.
- Choose how you will like to adjust the display color setting by choosing from the list of options in Personalize your background. You can select the photos you prefer using the Browse photos option to create a slideshow.
There you have it all. With any of the methods explained so far, you should by now be able to customize your Windows default color settings to your taste.
Also, we have an article specially written to solve Windows 11 color problem, in case you are experiencing these kinds of issues.
It’s also useful to note that if your copy of Windows is not activated, you will not be able to access the personalization options and therefore, you will not be able to change the theme or access the color settings from that menu.
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