Dead Pixel Test — Full Screen Color Test

A free full screen color test covering all 8 colors. Switch between them using keyboard shortcuts or swatches — the fastest monitor dead pixel checker and display diagnostic test online. No download, works on any browser.

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Switch Color

Keyboard: WWhite  KBlack  RRed  GGreen  ← → Cycle

Keyboard Shortcuts

WWhite
KBlack
RRed
GGreen
UBlue
YYellow
CCyan
MMagenta

Also: ← →Cycle through colors  F11Toggle fullscreen  ESC Exit fullscreen

Why You Need All 8 Colors to Test Your Monitor

No single color can reveal all types of display defects. Running this display test through all 8 colors gives you a complete screen diagnostic — covering dead pixels, stuck pixels, backlight bleed, and color channel accuracy in under 5 minutes. Each color targets a specific problem:

WhiteBest overall dead pixel detector — any dark spot is immediately visible against the bright white.
BlackReveals backlight bleed, IPS glow, and OLED uniformity issues in a darkened room.
RedTests the red channel and reveals stuck green or blue sub-pixels as colored dots.
GreenTests green channel, detects stuck red/blue sub-pixels, and serves as a chroma key background.
BlueTests blue channel accuracy and reveals stuck red or green sub-pixels as contrasting dots.
YellowTurns off the blue channel — any blue stuck pixel stands out as a vivid blue dot.
CyanTurns off the red channel — stuck red sub-pixels appear as bright red dots.
MagentaTurns off the green channel — the most common stuck pixel type (green) is immediately visible.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I do a full monitor test?

Start with white to spot dead pixels quickly, then switch to black in a dark room to check for backlight bleed. Run through red, green, and blue to test each primary color channel. Finish with yellow, cyan, and magenta to catch stuck sub-pixels in each channel. The entire test takes under 5 minutes and covers all common display defects.

What is the difference between a dead pixel and a stuck pixel?

A dead pixel is permanently black — the pixel is completely non-functional and appears as a dark spot on any background. A stuck pixel is always one color — usually red, green, or blue — because one sub-pixel is permanently on. Stuck pixels can sometimes be fixed with pixel-cycling software; dead pixels are permanent hardware failures.

How many dead pixels are acceptable?

Monitor manufacturers use ISO 13406-2 standards to classify defects. Most monitors allow a small number of defects before qualifying for warranty replacement. Class 1 (premium) monitors allow zero defects. Most consumer displays are Class 2, which permits up to 2 dead pixels and 5 stuck pixels per million pixels. Check your monitor's warranty policy for exact coverage.

Do I need to download anything to use this test?

No. This screen color test runs entirely in your browser — no downloads, no plugins, no sign-up required. It works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, and Android. Just open the page, click fullscreen, and run through the colors.