To obtain a more accurate color representation on your monitor, the simplest adjustment is to adjust the brightness and contrast. On a monitor without contrast or with low brightness, a strong red will appear grayish-pink or burgundy.
Adjust the brightness and contrast by following these three parameters:
- Adjust for the room where you normally work. If you move to a darker room with the same settings, you will see the colors differently (i.e., lighter).
- Contrast. Black should be as dark as possible. Use a large black area on the monitor (a document with a black rectangle) and adjust the contrast to achieve the darkest black possible. It should resemble the black of the turned-off screen.
- Brightness. This is a different adjustment of the monitor but is influenced by contrast. Use a white sheet of paper as a reference. Hold the paper next to the monitor facing the main light source in the room. The white on the screen (a blank Word page) should be adjusted to be slightly brighter than the paper.
If you want an even more accurate color representation on your monitor, there are more laborious solutions you can try:
- Monitor Calibration. Calibration is a process where you adjust the monitor settings to achieve more accurate color representation. You can use specialized tools and software to ensure that your monitor displays colors according to recognized standards, such as sRGB. These tools allow you to adjust brightness, contrast, color temperature, and other settings to obtain a more faithful image.
- Monitor Color Profile. Ensure that your monitor’s color settings are optimized. Check if the monitor is set to use the appropriate color profile. Many operating systems offer options for managing the color profile and ensuring that your monitor uses the correct settings.
- Avoid Strong Ambient Lighting and Reflections Strong light from the surrounding environment and reflections can influence color perception on the monitor. Try to work in a moderately lit environment and avoid reflections that can create shadows or distort colors.
- Update Monitor Drivers and Software Ensure that you have the latest drivers and software installed for your monitor. Updates can bring improvements and optimizations for better color representation.
If you want the most accurate color display, you can apply these solutions to achieve a more pleasant and faithful visual experience. With proper calibration and appropriate settings, you will have better control of colors and a more accurate representation of brand design on your monitor.
