Mac lock screen clock shows shadow or weird tint

This is my first mac and I'm not sure if it's supposed to look like this but my lock screen clock has a shadow/weird tint? Is this a hardware or software issue?

Posted on Nov 14, 2025 12:04 PM

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Nov 15, 2025 8:24 AM in response to apoon45

Wha Mac model? What OS version is it running? Both are in "About this Mac...' under your Apple menu (left end of menubar).


The shadow/tint issue appears to be your seeing Apple's "Liquid Glass" design introduced with macOS 26 "Tahoe. Some people love it; other hate it.


You can reduce its impact by doing "System Settings > Accessibility > Display" and turning on "reduce transparency.


Mac lock screen clock shows shadow or weird tint

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