What people use a pink screen for
- Flattering selfie and video-call light. Pink light is warm and soft on skin. Put a tablet or a second monitor showing pink just off to one side of your face and lower the brightness to taste.
- Mood lighting. A pink screen on a TV or laptop gives a room a gentle colour wash for parties, streams or relaxing.
- Photography backgrounds and props. Product shots and short videos pick up an instant pastel or neon look with a pink screen behind them.
- Aesthetic screens. Use it as a simple, calm background while you work or study.
How to use it
Press Start pink screen or click the preview. The default is a bright "hot" pink. For a pastel look, open the colour picker and choose a lighter shade, or for a deeper magenta pick a darker one. Brightness can be lowered with the slider or the arrow keys once it is full screen. Press Esc or double-click to exit.
Keep the screen awake if you want the light to stay on during a long call, and use the sleep timer if it's your bedtime glow.
Getting the most from pink light
Coloured light from a screen is soft but not very strong, so distance matters. For a selfie or video call, hold or place the screen about 30 to 50 centimetres from your face and slightly to one side, so it adds colour without flattening your features. Mix it with ordinary room light for a subtle tint, or switch other lights off for a bold, saturated look. Phones work best for small, close shots; a laptop or monitor gives a broader, more even glow. If the pink looks too strong on camera, lower the brightness a little or choose a paler shade with the colour picker. Lighter pinks behave more like a warm white, while deep pinks and magentas give the neon look popular in music videos.