Set default axis and figure colors

Alec Jacobson

October 15, 2014

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Here are two commands to permanently change the axes and figure background colors.

set(groot,'DefaultAxesColor',[0.94 0.94 0.94]);
set(groot,'DefaultFigureColor',[0.75 0.75 0.75]);

I find this new combination a bit less abrasive to the eyes.

matlab figure axes colors