Open Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Color Filters. Turn on Color Filters. Choose a suitable filter, such as Red-Green, Blue-Yellow, Color Tint, or Grayscale. The screen appearance is adjusted accordingly.
Color Filters
Applies color filters to improve color differentiation or support users with color vision difficulties.
What does this setting do?
Color filters make it easier to distinguish colors and recognize interface elements when certain color combinations are hard to perceive. Depending on the operating system, different filters may be available, such as red-green correction, blue-yellow correction or grayscale. These filters can improve readability, enhance icon recognition and reduce visual overload.
Instructions for different systems
Open Settings > Accessibility > Color correction. Turn on Color correction and select an available mode, such as Deuteranomaly, Protanomaly, or Tritanomaly.
Note: Available modes and labels may vary slightly depending on the device.
Open Settings > Accessibility > Color Filters. Turn on Color filters and choose a suitable option, for example:
Red–green (Deuteranopia)
Red–green (Protanopia)
Blue–yellow (Tritanopia)
Grayscale
Inverted
Inverted grayscale
Tip:
Enable the shortcut Windows key + Ctrl + C to quickly turn color filters on or off.
Open System Settings > Accessibility > Display > Color Filters. Enable Color Filters and choose an appropriate option. macOS offers basic tint and grayscale options. Note: The range of available filters is more limited than on iOS.
Often mentioned in relation to the following conditions:
- Color Vision Weakness – Difficulty distinguishing certain colors, often red–green or blue–yellow.
- Low Contrast Sensitivity – Reduced ability to distinguish text or icons when contrast is low.
- Autism (mild) – Mild autism-spectrum traits with sensory sensitivities to light, sound, motion or complex interfaces.
- Age-related Vision Changes – Reduced sharpness, color distinction and tolerance for small text.
- Photosensitivity – Sensitivity to bright light, screen glare, or high-contrast elements.
- Migraine – A neurological condition associated with increased sensitivity to light, motion, sound, and visual stimuli. Digital interfaces can quickly become overwhelming …
Commonly used for the following difficulties:
Color Vision Difficulty
Users who have trouble distinguishing certain colors benefit from color filters or high-contrast UI themes.
Difficulty Recognizing Icons or Symbols
Users may struggle to interpret abstract icons. Clearer labels, bold text and simplified mode improve understanding.
Low Contrast Tolerance
Low contrast text or icons can be difficult to recognize. High-contrast modes or bold text improve visibility.
Other settings frequently used together
Relation to WCAG guidelines
For setting to be effective, a website or app often must be technically implemented in such a way that it respects operating system and browser settings.
Developers and designers should follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The following WCAG criteria are particularly relevant for this setting:
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