Monitors showing different colors in dual monitor setup on Windows computers

If you have a multiple monitor setup and your monitors are showing different color variations on Windows computers then this article will show you how to fix that issue. Although there is no such quick fix of this problem, you can try out these suggestions to get the same color scheme on a multiple monitor setup.

If you have a dual-monitor setup and they are displaying different color depths, you may encounter problems while editing images or videos. Also, you can get issues while watching videos on multiple monitors. To fix that problem, you need to follow these tricks.

Monitors showing different colors in dual monitor setup

1] Make sure that the manufacturers are the same

If you use monitors from different manufacturers, both will likely show different color variations and the color depth may be different on different monitors.

2] Use same display settings

Almost all manufacturers include basic settings or options to adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, and other features. You also get options to use different modes such as Standing mode, Gaming mode, etc. Ensure that you have the same settings on all monitors. If you have enabled Game Mode on the 1^st screen and Standing Mode on the 2^nd monitor, you will get a different color on different screens.

3] Use the same type of ports to connect all monitors

This is one of the most common issues for this problem. If you use different ports (DVI, VGA, HDMI) to connect multiple monitors, you may experience issues with high or low color depth. According to some, it is recommended not to use the VGA port. Instead, you should use either DVI or HDMI port to connect all monitors.

4] Display Color Calibration

Display Color Calibration is a simple yet very useful tool provided by Microsoft with Windows operating system. You can search for DCCW in the search box and follow the wizard to set up your monitors. You need to do the same with every single screen. It will let you check the proper brightness, contrast, etc. based on the monitor.

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5] Use the same color profile

By default, all monitors use “System default” color profile. However, if you think that the Color profile is the culprit, you can change the color profile and check whether it fixes the problem or not.

To change the color profile, search for Color Management in the search box. Once it opens, select a monitor, check the box that says Use my settings for this device, click on Add button and choose a color profile. Do the same with other monitors.

Hope these tips help you get the same color on different monitors.

Read: How to Enable HDR for Apps using ICC Profiles.

Why do my two monitors look different colors?

Your monitors may display different colors due to variations in color calibration, display panel technology, and manufacturing differences. Each device might use different color profiles and settings. To address this, calibrate both monitors using calibration tools and ensure they are set to the same default settings and color profiles.

How do I fix the color on my second monitor?

To fix the color on your second monitor, go to Start, search for “Color Management,” and open it. Select the correct monitor on the Devices tab. Then, click the Advanced tab and choose “Calibrate Display.” Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the color settings for improved display accuracy.