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Color & Calibration

Gamma Test

Stripe-vs-patch pattern to read your display's gamma.

How to use

  1. 1Click Start and step back a little (the stripes should blur into solid grey).
  2. 2Compare each labelled patch (γ 1.8–2.4) against the striped background.
  3. 3The patch that most disappears into the stripes is your display's gamma — aim for 2.2.
  4. 4Press Esc to exit.

FAQ

What gamma should I target?

2.2 (sRGB standard) for general use. If the lower-value patches blend in, your gamma is too low (washed out); if the higher ones match, it's too high (crushed shadows). Adjust the monitor's gamma preset or OS calibration.

Tips

  • Step back until the stripes blur into solid grey before comparing the patches.
  • Aim for the 2.2 patch to disappear; if a lower value blends in your image is washed out, a higher one means crushed shadows.

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