Windows 10: One monitor has color issues but only in some applications

So I just bought a computer off a friend. I reset the computer entirely and reinstalled Windows and all of the drivers. While setting it up, I noticed some of the applications have weird colors? In google, the text would be green. I pulled up an image of a color wheel and red is untouched, orange is purple, yellow is pink, green is indigo, blue is neon green, and purple is bright green. Neutral colors are also unaffected. This only works on some applications, though. Chrome and Edge have it but Firefox doesn't. The Minecraft launcher does, but when you play the game, the colors are fine. Discord and Microsoft Office programs also have the issues. But strangely enough, the settings panels, wallpaper, and all of that are just fine. I don't know if this a monitor thing or what, but if anyone has answers or ideas, please let me know. The computer specs are:


i7-9700F

16gb RAM

MSI RTX 2060 Super


And the monitor is a Viewsonic XG2530, if that helps

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Windows Color Management Issue

Hi billin30,

With the issue you're having with your display color, I suggest that you calibrate. There may have been settings that is causing the issue and resetting them may solve this. Follow these steps:

1. Press Windows key on your keyboard, type Calibrate display color.
2. Follow the on screen instructions.

If the issue will not somehow improve, try to check with your monitor's color settings just to be sure.

Also, I'd like to clarify what monitor is having the issue with its display going to the 'other monitor'? I'd also like to ask for help in isolating the issue. Try to use the monitors one-by-one or have them pair up with one another. Like have BenQ paired
with Asus then have Alienware paired with Asus etc.

Update me if there were improvements.

 

Awful washed out colors in Windows 10. Happens intermittently

I wonder why nobody has suggested the OP to make a screenshot of display showing these "washed out colors"? Everything I have read in this thread suggests that the issue is not in Windows, but instead in display / monitor.

My suggestion: next time you'll see these washed out colors, make a screenshot and post it here. If the screenshot shows us that colors are OK, then the issue is your monitor failing.

Tutorials you might need:

• Take Screenshot in Windows 10
• How to Upload and Post Screenshots and Files at Ten Forums

 

Color Management of external monitor Windows 10 not permanent

Hi Frank,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

As per your query, I suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.

First connect the secondary monitor and then run the color calibration tool. Then with the secondary monitor connected, follow these steps:

a) Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.

b) Change the view by option on the right top to large icons.

c) Click on Color Management.

d) Against device, select the secondary monitor and check, "use my settings for this device".

e) In the bottom, highlight a profile and select "set as default profile".

Save changes and check if the issue persists. Let us know the results for further assistance.