Color Banding Test & Easy Fixes (8-bit vs 10-bit)
Color banding ruins smooth gradients with visible steps instead of seamless transitions. Test your display's gradient rendering and learn calibration fixes.
What Is Color Banding
Color banding appears as visible "steps" or "stripes" in what should be smooth gradients, caused by insufficient color depth or poor display processing.
Common Causes:
- 8-bit panels trying to display 10-bit content
- Poor dithering algorithms
- Graphics driver issues
- Incorrect calibration settings
Test Your Display
Look for smooth transitions vs visible color steps in the gradient patterns.
Quick Calibration Fixes
- Enable dithering in graphics settings
- Adjust color depth to match your panel (8-bit/10-bit)
- Update graphics drivers for better processing
- Check connection type - DisplayPort > HDMI for color depth
(We'll expand this section with screenshots and detailed calibration tips soon.)