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Step 2 of 5 / 1 min

Color & tone references

Make small visual adjustments. Keep the reference on screen while using your monitor’s own controls.

White
Light gray
Mid gray

Neutral RGB patches · Look for a color cast or uneven tint across the panel.

Use 100% browser zoom. Switch references above; fullscreen removes page distractions.

How to check

  1. Turn off Night Shift, Night Light and other warm-tint modes for a neutral reference. Let the display settle.
  2. Start with white balance and grayscale. Adjust brightness and color temperature gently using the display’s controls.
  3. For gamma, step back or slightly defocus your eyes. Compare the solid patches with the fine black-and-white pattern, then inspect the contrast steps.

Know the limits

A browser-based visual aid is not hardware colorimeter calibration. This tool does not measure ΔE, white-point temperature, gamut or a color profile.

The gamma pattern is only a rough comparison. Pixel scaling, device pixel ratio, browser zoom, HDR and color management can alter it. The listed values are nominal power-law references, not measured gamma.

A useful question

Can this make my monitor color-accurate?

It can help reveal obvious issues and guide comfortable settings. Color-critical work needs a suitable colorimeter and a managed calibration workflow.

Finished inspecting? Your observations stay with you.Done — continue to step 3

Browser visual tests are diagnostic aids, not replacements for professional hardware measurement.