How to Check GPU Colour Settings on Your PC
Complexity: Easy | Time: 5 min
Incorrect GPU colour settings can cause your display to appear washed out, overly saturated, too dark, or tinted incorrectly. These settings are controlled through your graphics card software and can sometimes change after driver updates or display changes.
This guide will help you check and correct your GPU colour settings.
Why Should I Check GPU Colour Settings?
You may need to check your GPU settings if you experience:
• Washed out or faded colours
• Overly saturated colours
• Screen appearing too dark or too bright
• Incorrect black levels or contrast
• Colour changes after updating graphics drivers
These issues are commonly caused by incorrect GPU display settings.
Important Notes
• Some monitors have their own colour processing settings
• HDR can affect colour appearance in Windows and games
• TV displays may use limited colour range by default
• Resetting GPU settings can often resolve unexpected colour changes
Steps to Check NVIDIA GPU Colour Settings
Right-Click On Your Desktop
• Select NVIDIA Control Panel
• Open display colour settings
Select Your Monitor
• Navigate to: Display → Adjust desktop colour settings
• Select the correct monitor
Check Colour Settings
Ensure settings such as:
• Brightness
• Contrast
• Gamma
• Digital Vibrance
are set to normal values.
Check Output Colour Format
• Go to: Display → Change resolution
• Confirm output settings
Recommended settings are typically:
• Output colour format: RGB
• Output dynamic range: Full
Click Apply to save settings
Steps to Check AMD GPU Colour Settings
Right-Click on Your Desktop
• Select AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition
• Go to Display settings
Check Colour Options
Review settings such as:
• Custom colour
• Brightness
• Contrast
• Saturation
Reset Settings If Needed
• Disable custom colour settings or restore defaults
• Apply changes and test the display
If Colours Still Look Incorrect
• Check monitor colour settings
• Verify Windows HDR settings
• Confirm the correct cable and port are being used
• Update your graphics drivers
What's Next?
After checking your GPU colour settings, everything should hopefully be back to normal.
If you need further assistance or have any questions, feel free to reach out for additional support - we're always happy to help!
