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  1. SAIF_176
    Saif_176 Win User

    HDR Looks Washed Out on Windows 11 – Any Fix?


    I enabled HDR on my Windows 11 laptop, but instead of vibrant colors, everything looks dull and washed out. Some videos look fine, but the rest of the UI and apps look faded.I’ve tried adjusting display settings and updating my GPU drivers, but nothing seems to help.Does anyone know a way to properly calibrate HDR or fix this issue?

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    Saif_176, Mar 8, 2025
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  2. VIKTOR SZABó1
    Viktor Szabó1 Win User

    windows 11 hdr colors are washed out

    so i have windows 11 and i have hdr turned on and i get really washed out colors (btw hdr is enabled on the monitor) and i dont know exactly like whats the problem as my monitor is 409 nits bright as hdr says so i cant tell what could be the problem
     
    Viktor Szabó1, Mar 8, 2025
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  3. فهد .
    فهد . Win User
    windows 11 hdr colors are washed out

    try disable the HDR

    I did watch a video it said SDR is better than HDR because HDR make your color washed out

    that his video for reference:



    I didn't experience it myself though and no expert answered you so you got YouTube answer
     
    فهد ., Mar 8, 2025
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  4. JAREFF
    jareff Win User

    HDR Looks Washed Out on Windows 11 – Any Fix?

    Desktop washed out when HDR is on.. but only after boot

    Ok so I've done as you suggested - downloaded the color profile for my monitor (Acer XB273K GP) from the Acer website. Unfortunately, that hasn't fixed the issue. Still get that washed out look on the desktop when I start Windows.

    It's not a super big deal - it only takes a few seconds to fix, or I can just leave HDR off and turn it on only when I particularly need it. It's just an annoyance really.

    Anyway, thanks again for your suggestions HDR Looks Washed Out on Windows 11 – Any Fix? :)
     
    jareff, Mar 8, 2025
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