HP DreamColor Assistant User Guide

This guide explains how to manage color presets, calibrate DreamColor panels, and use external measurement instruments with HP DreamColor Assistant software.


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Brand
HP
Category
Other Computer Accessories
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
15
File format
PDF
File size
262 KB
Published
06 November, 2026
Updated
06 November, 2026
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About this manual

HP DreamColor Assistant is software designed to manage color presets and perform calibration for DreamColor panels. The application includes six factory-calibrated color presets, such as AdobeRGB, sRGB, and DCI P3, which can be redefined to meet specific workflow requirements. Users can enable a custom power plan and access detailed information about color space characteristics for different panel sizes.

What's inside

  • Getting started
  • Calibration presets
  • Display calibration
  • Display information
  • Display warm-up from cold start
  • Calibration frequency
  • Backing up and restoring user calibrations
  • Restoring factory calibrations
  • Restoring calibrated luminance
  • User calibration methods

Specifications

Calibration Time (Internal Instrument)approximately 3½ minutes
Calibration Time (External Instruments)longer than internal
Luminance Range48 to 600 cd/m²
Warm-up Timeminimum of 30 minutes

Frequently asked questions

How long should the display warm up before calibration?

HP recommends allowing the display to warm up for a minimum of 30 minutes before beginning calibration to stabilize the backlight.

What is the standard white point for most video productions?

The standard white point for most video productions, computer graphics, and design work is D65.

How long does calibration take with the internal instrument?

Calibration takes approximately 3½ minutes when using the internal instrument.

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