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How to Change the Color Profile on Windows 11

Learn to personalize your PC in no time

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Despite making changes to the display of Windows 11, Microsoft still allows users to change their Windows color settings. This is without ignoring that Windows 11 is the most aesthetically designed.

However, the OS is meant to be used on your personal laptop or computer and should be allowed to look how you like.

Read on as we highlight how you can easily tweak your Windows display color settings if you have been unable to do so.

We would also direct you on some quick fixes if you encounter issues changing your Windows default color settings.

How do I change the color profile on Windows 11?

1. Via Color Management

Hit theWindowskey to open the search box and then typeColor Managementin it.
Press theEnterkey to open the app.
Go to theAdvancedtab.
Click on the drop-down menu next toDevice profileand select one of the options.
In order to install a custom color profile, go to theAdvancedtab and click on theAdd…button. You will need to browse your PC for a profile to install.
After you select the desired color profile, click onClose.

You can change your Windows 11 color profile from the Color Management app, that is built-in on your device.

The Color Management app allows you to change your color profile to a a different one within a few clicks. You can choose a pre-existing default profile or install a new custom one.

2. Change the Windows colors mode

This is how you can easily change the color profile in Windows 11 and customize the appearance of your OS.

To further personalize your desktop experience, you canchange the title bar color and window border; read this guide to learn the steps.

3. Configure the desktop background

This option is very useful if you have problems distinguishing different colors or the text within the boxes and messages.

4. Change the HDR settings

Keep in mind that not all monitors have HDR capability. Only apply this tweak if you see that the feature is supported under theDisplay capabilitiessection.

Otherwise, changing these settings will have no effect on your system whatsoever.

5. Calibrate your Windows 11 display

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.

6. Change the Windows wallpaper

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 on what to do ifColor Management is not working in Windows 11, in case you are experiencing these kinds of issues.

It’s also helpful 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.

If you are interested in customizing thewindow border color and widththe way you like, read this guide.

Let us know your thoughts and contributions about changing the color profile in Windows 11 in the comment section below.

How to Change the Color Profile on Windows 11#

How do I change the color profile on Windows 11?#

1. Via Color Management#

2. Change the Windows colors mode#

3. Configure the desktop background#

4. Change the HDR settings#

5. Calibrate your Windows 11 display#

6. Change the Windows wallpaper#