Grey Screen
Display a pure grey screen for testing, calibration, neutral reference, or as a neutral backdrop. Click fullscreen for the best experience.
Grey Screen Variations
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How to Use the Grey Screen?
- 1. Click the "Enter Fullscreen" button for the best experience.
- 2. Click anywhere on the screen or use the arrow buttons to cycle through different grey variations.
- 3. Use the pure grey screen for:
- • Monitor calibration - grey helps identify color casts and white balance issues.
- • Dead pixel testing - defective pixels show as colored dots.
- • Neutral reference for photography and color work.
- • Uniformity and backlight bleeding testing.
- 4. Keyboard shortcuts: 'F' for fullscreen, arrow keys to switch colors, 'R' to reset, 'D' to download, 'G' to toggle grid.
About Grey Screen Tool
A grey screen is an essential tool for monitor calibration, photography white balance, and display testing. Neutral grey (equal parts red, green, and blue) serves as a reference point for color accuracy. Our tool provides multiple grey shades from light silver to dark charcoal for comprehensive testing and calibration needs. For comprehensive display testing, also try our Screen Bleeding Test and Refresh Rate Tester.
Common Uses for a Grey Screen
Calibration & Testing
- • Dead pixel detection.
- • Monitor white balance checking.
- • Uniformity testing.
- • Color calibration reference.
Photography & Design
- • Grey card alternative.
- • Neutral backdrop creation.
- • White balance setting.
- • Color reference for editing.
Grey Screen Variations Explained
50% Grey (#808080)
Middle grey with equal RGB values (128, 128, 128). The standard reference for calibration and neutral balance.
Light Grey (#D3D3D3)
A lighter grey at approximately 83% brightness. Good for testing highlight reproduction and subtle gradations.
Silver (#C0C0C0)
A lighter grey at approximately 75% brightness. Popular for testing mid-to-light tones.
Dark Grey (#696969)
A darker grey useful for testing shadow detail and near-black gradients at approximately 41% brightness.
Tips for Using Grey Screen
- For Dead Pixel Testing: Use fullscreen mode and carefully scan the entire display. Dead pixels appear as colored dots on grey. For comprehensive testing, try our Dead Pixel Tester or fix stuck pixels with our Dead Pixel Fixer.
- For Color Cast Detection: Use 50% grey and look for any color tint. A properly calibrated monitor should show pure neutral grey with no color bias.
- For White Balance: Use grey as a reference for setting white balance in photography, similar to a grey card.
- For Neutral Backdrop: Use light to medium grey shades to create professional, distraction-free backgrounds.
- For Calibration: Compare different grey shades to check gamma and tonal reproduction. Also check your display refresh rate and screen resolution.
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