How to fix unusual screen colors on your Samsung Galaxy device

Last Update date : Aug 20. 2026

If your Galaxy device screen colors look different, darker than usual, or tinted unexpectedly, certain display or accessibility features may be enabled. Features such as Adaptive color tone, Color correction, Extra dim, and Eye comfort shield can affect screen color and brightness. Follow the steps below to check and adjust these settings.

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Note:

  • Menu names, settings, and screen layouts may vary depending on the model and software version.
  • Some features may not be supported on all Galaxy devices.
  • If the issue continues after trying the steps below, contact Samsung Support or visit a Samsung service centre for further assistance.

If your screen colors suddenly look different, unnatural, or tinted, display or accessibility features such as Adaptive color tone, Color correction, or Color filter may be enabled.

Turn off Adaptive color tone

The Adaptive color tone feature automatically adjusts colors and white balance based on ambient lighting conditions to make colors appear natural in different environments. If screen colors suddenly appear different, try turning this feature off.

Settings menu with the Display option highlighted. Settings menu with the Display option highlighted.

Step 1. Open Settings > Tap Display.

Display menu with the Adaptive color tone toggle turned off. Display menu with the Adaptive color tone toggle turned off.

Step 2. Turn off Adaptive color tone and check the screen colors again.

Note: Adaptive color tone is available starting from the Galaxy S24 series and support may vary by model.

Turn off Color correction

The Color correction helps users distinguish colors more clearly. If the screen colors suddenly appear different while using your device, try turning off the Color correction feature.

Settings menu with the Accessibility option highlighted. Settings menu with the Accessibility option highlighted.

Step 1. Open Settings > Tap Accessibility.

Accessibility menu with the Vision enhancements option highlighted. Accessibility menu with the Vision enhancements option highlighted.

Step 2. Tap Vision enhancements.

Color correction turned off. Color correction turned off.

Step 3. Tap Color correction > Turn off Color correction.

Note: Color correction does not support separate intensity adjustment settings.

Turn off Color filter

Color filter adds a color filter across the screen to help improve text readability. If the entire screen suddenly appears tinted or covered with a color filter while using your device, check whether the Color filter feature is enabled.

Settings menu with the Accessibility option highlighted. Settings menu with the Accessibility option highlighted.

Step 1. Open Settings > Tap Accessibility.

Accessibility menu with the Vision enhancements option highlighted. Accessibility menu with the Vision enhancements option highlighted.

Step 2. Tap Vision enhancements.

Color filter turned off. Color filter turned off.

Step 3. Tap Color filter > Turn off Color filter.

Turn off Extra dim

If the screen suddenly appears darker than usual, the Extra dim feature may be enabled.

Settings menu with the Accessibility option highlighted. Settings menu with the Accessibility option highlighted.

Step 1. Open Settings > Tap Accessibility.

Accessibility menu with the Vision enhancements option highlighted. Accessibility menu with the Vision enhancements option highlighted.

Step 2. Tap Vision enhancements.

Vision enhancements menu with the Extra dim toggle turned off. Vision enhancements menu with the Extra dim toggle turned off.

Step 3. Turn off Extra dim.

Turn off Eye comfort shield

If the screen colors appear yellow or warmer than expected, the Eye comfort shield feature may be enabled.

Settings menu with the Display option highlighted. Settings menu with the Display option highlighted.

Step 1. Open Settings > Tap Display.

Display menu with the Eye comfort shield toggle turned off. Display menu with the Eye comfort shield toggle turned off.

Step 2. Turn off Eye comfort shield.

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