How to Change Screen Tint Color and Strength in Windows 11

Windows 11 now includes a helpful feature called screen-tint-in-windows-11/" class="sal-link" rel="noopener" target="_blank" data-sal-id="22061">Screen Tint. It puts a soft color overlay on your screen. This helps lower eye strain and makes your screen easier to look at for long periods.

Why Use Screen Tint?

Staring at a bright screen for hours can lead to visual fatigue, headaches, and dry eyes. The Screen Tint feature acts like a digital filter, softening harsh light and reducing glare. By applying a gentle color overlay, you can improve your eye comfort during long work sessions or late-night browsing.

What happens when you enable Screen Tint?

When you turn on this feature, Windows applies a semi-transparent color layer over your entire display. This changes the color temperature of your screen, making it easier on your eyes while still allowing you to see everything clearly. It is a great way to customize your visual experience.

Screen Tint vs. Night Light: What is the Difference?

Many users confuse Screen Tint with Night Light. While both help with eye comfort, they work differently. Night Light specifically reduces blue light by warming the screen color temperature, usually based on the time of day. Screen Tint is a broader tool that lets you apply specific color overlays—like green, amber, or grey—at any time, regardless of the sun’s position.

How to Enable Screen Tint in Windows 11

This feature is currently available in experimental Windows 11 Insider builds. If you do not see it in your settings, you can unlock it using a command-line tool.

Note: This step requires administrative privileges.

1. Open the Start menu, type Terminal, right-click it, and select Run as administrator.
2. Copy and paste the following command and press Enter:
vivetool.exe /enable /id:60662124
3. Restart your computer to apply the changes.

Change Screen Tint Color in Settings

Once enabled, you can easily adjust your preferences.

1. Open Settings (Win+I).
2. Click Accessibility on the left, then select Screen tint on the right. Open Screen tint settings.

3. Choose a preset color or select Custom tint to pick your own shade. You can use the Strength slider to decide how dark or light the tint appears.

4. To create a custom color, click View colors. You can enter specific RGB or HSV codes for precise control.

Troubleshooting and Resetting Settings

If your screen looks distorted or the colors feel “off,” you can reset your settings. Simply return to the Screen tint menu in Accessibility and toggle the feature to Off. If you used the Registry to change settings, you can manually set the Intensity back to 0 or delete the ScreenTint key in the registry path HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ScreenTint.

Pro Tip: Quick Toggles

While there is no default keyboard shortcut for Screen Tint yet, you can pin the Accessibility settings page to your Taskbar for one-click access. Simply right-click the Settings icon on your taskbar after opening the Screen Tint page.

Summary

Screen Tint is a powerful accessibility tool in Windows 11 designed to reduce eye strain by applying a color overlay to your display. By adjusting the color and strength, you can create a more comfortable viewing environment. Whether you use the Settings menu or the Registry to customize your experience, this feature helps manage visual fatigue effectively.