Turning Off Night Light and Managing Colour Profiles on Windows
This is where I hit a bit of a snag — my screen kept looking all yellowish, and I was worried it was a hardware problem. Turns out, it’s usually just the Night Light feature or confused colour profiles. First up: check if Night Light is causing that yellow hue. It’s usually a quick fix. Just click on the network, sound, or battery icon in the bottom right corner of your screen. That opens the Quick Settings menu, where you’ll see a toggle for Night Light. Make sure it’s turned off—that’s the main thing. Sometimes, it might look off but the toggle isn’t fully switched, or you turned it off earlier and forgot. A quick toggle can save a lot of hassle. If Night Light is already off or toggling it doesn’t do the trick, next you’ll want to adjust or reset your colour profiles.
For more control, head straight to Settings > System > Display. There, you’ll find a Night Light section. Click on Night Light settings. Here you can turn it off permanently or set specific hours if you prefer it only comes on at certain times. Sometimes, toggling it off and on again, or adjusting the schedule, can make a difference. It’s a bit of trial and error, but definitely worth trying. More often than not, that yellow tint is just Night Light being a bit sneaky or a profile stuck in a weird mode.
Setting Up a Custom sRGB Colour Profile
If your display still looks odd — like it’s got that dull yellow hue — you might need to manually select a proper colour profile. This part tripped me up a bit, but it’s doable. First, press Windows + R to open the Run box. Type colorcpl and hit Enter. This opens the Colour Management window — it’s a bit hidden if you don’t know where to look. Trust me, I wasted some time trying to find it through other menus, but this command is the quickest route.
In the window, ensure the box for Use my settings for this device is ticked. Then, click the Add button at the bottom left. Browse through the list of profiles and select an sRGB profile — generally, the most common one is “sRGB IEC61966-2.1”. Once selected, click Set as Default Profile. Hit OK or close the window. Hopefully, this will reset your colours from that sickly yellow to something more natural. It might not be perfect, but in my case, it made a noticeable difference.
Resetting Colour Management Settings
If changing the profile didn’t help much, the colour management system itself could be a bit wonky. Resetting everything back to default can often sort it. Again, press Windows + R, type colorcpl, and hit Enter. Go to the “Devices” tab and make sure you select your display — sometimes the default is set to a printer or another device, so double-check. Now, look for an Advanced button. When you click it, find the Device Profile section. You might see options like “Reset” or “Remove all profiles.” If so, select those, then restart your PC. Some also mention a “Reset Colour Management” button in the “Tools” tab — if you see it, give it a try. Resetting all colour settings can be a bit of a headache, but it’s often the fix to get rid of that yellow tint once and for all.
Keep in mind, it’s not always an instant fix — you might need to restart a couple of times or try different steps. Don’t get discouraged; once everything’s reset, the colours usually come back to life.
Updating Your Graphics Drivers
If none of the above work, the issue could be deeper — such as outdated or corrupted graphics drivers. Often, updating your drivers will fix colour weirdness because GPU manufacturers release patches for these bugs. To start, right-click the Start button and select Device Manager. Expand the Display adapters section — you’ll see your graphics card listed, like “Intel UHD Graphics,” “NVIDIA GeForce,” or “AMD Radeon.” Right-click on it and choose Update driver. When prompted, select Search automatically for drivers. Windows will then look online for the latest version. If it finds something, great — you’ll get an update. It’s also a good idea to visit the manufacturer’s website directly, especially if you’re using gaming-grade GPUs or want the newest features. Tools like NVIDIA GeForce Experience or AMD Radeon Software make it much easier to download and update drivers than relying on Windows alone. After installing the updates, reboot your PC — skipping this step can leave your system stuck with old drivers.
Final Thoughts
In a nutshell, fixing that yellow tint usually comes down to a few simple steps: first, check Night Light settings; next, manage or reset colour profiles; and finally, update your graphics drivers. In my experience, that covers about 90% of cases. Hardware issues are pretty rare in these situations, but if you’ve tried everything and the yellow hue persists, it might be a display or backlight problem. Most of the time, though, it’s just a software setting throwing a wrench in things. Hopefully, this guide saves you some time — it took me ages to figure out a few of these steps! Good luck, and remember to double-check Night Light and driver updates before considering screen or GPU replacements!