What Is Color Depth?

Color depth, also known as bit depth, refers to the number of bits used to represent the color of a single pixel in a display. It determines the range of colors that can be shown on the screen. Here are some common color depths:

• 8-bit: 256 colors
• 16-bit: 65,536 colors (often referred to as High Color)
• 24-bit: 16.7 million colors (True Color)
• 32-bit: 16.7 million colors plus an 8-bit alpha channel for transparency

Higher color depth allows for more accurate and vibrant color representation.

How To Change Color Depth wWndows 10/11

To change the color depth in Windows 10 or 11, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the desktop and select Display settings.
2. Scroll down and click on Advanced display settings.
3. Select the display you want to adjust (if you have multiple monitors).
4. Click on Display adapter properties.
5. In the dialog that appears, go to the Monitor tab.
6. Under Colors, choose the desired color depth from the dropdown menu.
7. Click OK to apply the changes.

Note: Options may vary based on your graphics card and monitor capabilities.