Things like color spaces, gamut, panel technology, and Delta E values come in handy.

So, what is monitor color accuracy, and how can you check it’s correct?

What Is Color Accuracy in Monitors?

Dual monitor computer with graphics tablet

This is true for any display you interact with every day, including your smartphone and TV.

Although color accuracy in TVs is measured slightly differently.

How Is Color Accuracy Measured?

M2 Mac mini on a desk with monitor

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Several different factors affect the color accuracy of a monitor.

Regardless of your end goal, you’ll want to focus on the following major factors.

However, the aforementioned factors play the biggest roles.

Graph showing different color gamuts

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We recommend paying extra attention to the color space your monitor can use.

As for the dE value, most high-end color-accurate monitors tend to hover around the one to two range.

Finally, your choice of panel, whether IPS or OLED, brings the entire package together.

Desktop PC with multiple monitors

Thankfully, checking for color accuracy is a rather simple process for most monitors.

In its default configs with the factory calibration, the monitor has a dE value slightly higher than two.

These are usually found in your monitor’s on-screen display menu.