Dim may refer to any of the following:
When referring to light, or brightness, dim describes the reduction of overall quantity of light being produced by a source. For example, if your computer display is too bright, you may dim (reduce) the brightness to make it easier on your eyes.
With color, dim describes a color that is not as bright or faint.
Related information
- How to adjust the brightness or contrast on a laptop.
- How to adjust a laptop’s brightness when on battery.
- How to change brightness on Android phone, iPhone, and iPad.
- How to adjust a monitor using the front buttons.
- Monitor, LCD, and display help and support.
- DIMM (not dim) is a type of computer memory. See our DIMM page for further information.
- HTML color codes.
- All color-related questions and answers.
- When referring to people, dim or dimwit is a derogatory term describing someone that is not smart.
Color terms, Id10t, Video terms
