- Screen Tint is an accessibility feature in Windows 11 build 26300.8497.
- It applies a system-wide color overlay to reduce eye strain and improve comfort.
- Still experimental and may change or be removed before public release.
Windows 11 is gaining a new accessibility option called “Screen Tint,” currently available on build 26300.8497, designed to reduce eye strain and improve viewing comfort through a system-wide color overlay.
The feature appears in the latest Insider build under the “Accessibility” section in the Settings app. It introduces a simple yet flexible way to adjust the entire display’s appearance, with preset tint colors, a custom option, and a strength slider for fine control.
Screen Tint applies a subtle color layer to everything on Windows 11, including the desktop, apps, and system interface, allowing users to adjust the screen’s visual tone without relying on third-party tools.
Where Screen Tint appears in Settings
The feature is located under Settings > Accessibility > Screen tint, and Microsoft describes it as: “Show a color overlay on your display to reduce eye strain and improve viewing comfort.”
By default, the feature is turned off, but once enabled, users can choose from several preset tint profiles or create their own custom color.
For example, Screen Tint includes six presets. The seventh is the custom color:
- Calm amber – effective for long screen usage.
- Rose tint – reduces migraine triggers and fluorescent sensitivity.
- Soft yellow – helps with visual stress and reading discomfort.
- Cool blue – useful for glare sensitivity, particularly in bright environments.
- Gentle green – relief for photophobia and white backgrounds.
- Natural grey – helps those who find stark black-and-white fatiguing.
Each option is designed around real-world accessibility and comfort scenarios rather than simple aesthetic filters.
In addition to the presets, Screen Tint also includes a “Custom tint” option, allowing users to select any color they prefer.
A “Strength” slider is also available, allowing users to precisely control the overlay’s intensity.
This makes Screen Tint more flexible than traditional filter systems, which often apply fixed or limited adjustments.
Microsoft notes that enabling Screen Tint automatically disables Color filters, and vice versa, meaning users who rely on color filters may need to keep the new feature turned off.
A more adaptive accessibility approach
Screen Tint reflects a broader shift in accessibility design, moving toward more personalized and adaptable visual settings that can adjust to different needs and situations.
Instead of a one-size-fits-all filter, the system allows users to tune the display based on lighting conditions, sensitivity, or workload. It’s particularly useful for users who spend long hours in front of a screen or experience discomfort with harsh contrast and brightness.
How to enable the new settings
The feature should be available by default in the Experimental channel for version 25H2 in the Windows Insider Program. However, you can always enable it manually in Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program > Feature flags, and force-enable the “Screen Tint” option.
Then you need to apply the changes and restart the computer.
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