PREPARE
Before you start
- 1Turn off vivid or dynamic modes.
- 2View at native browser zoom where possible.
- 3Compare multiple gradient directions.
COLOR · 2 min
Gradient & Banding Test
Check smooth tonal transitions in greyscale and RGB gradients.
OBSERVE
What to look for
- Abrupt bands instead of a smooth transition.
- Unexpected blocks or color shifts.
- Direction-specific artifacts.
MEASUREMENT BOUNDARY
What this test cannot prove
The OS, browser dithering, GPU path and panel bit depth all affect what you see.