Microsoft is testing a new accessibility feature for Windows 11 called Screen Tint, and it could be one of those small additions that make a surprisingly big difference. Instead of changing your display’s color temperature like Night Light, Screen Tint applies a customizable color overlay across the entire screen, making bright displays easier on the eyes during long work or gaming sessions.
A softer screen for tired eyes
Available in the latest Windows Insider preview build v29617.1000, Screen Tint lets users choose from six preset colors or create their own custom tint while adjusting its intensity with a dedicated slider. The feature lives under Settings > Accessibility > Vision, making it easy to enable whenever screen fatigue starts kicking in.
Microsoft says Screen Tint is designed for people who experience eye strain or light sensitivity from bright, saturated displays. Unlike Night Light, which primarily reduces blue light for evening use, Screen Tint simply softens the overall intensity of the screen and can even be used alongside Night Light. One thing to note is that enabling Screen Tint disables Windows’ existing Color Filters, so users who rely on those accessibility features will need to choose between the two.
Small feature, surprisingly useful
Interestingly, this feels like one of those features that many people won’t think about until they try it. Whether it’s working on a bright white document all day, editing photos late into the evening, or simply reducing visual fatigue during marathon gaming sessions, having a customizable screen overlay could make Windows a little more comfortable to use.
The latest Insider build also introduces a handful of other improvements, including better Bluetooth device recovery, refinements to the Recall experience, and several under-the-hood fixes. But for anyone who spends hours staring at a monitor every day, Screen Tint might end up being the real highlight of the update.