While your dive data shows critical information for your safety, display colour customisation is one of the most flexible ways to personalise your computer and improve readability in real-world dive conditions. The Perdix 3 dive computer offers a wide range of colour combinations across four different indicators on the screen (values, titles, units and menu).
How do I set up custom colour combinations on my Perdix 3?
Use the following steps:
Settings > Display
Choose from one of the existing Themes (Standard, Sunlight, Night and Predator) or select Customize.
Within the Customize section you can adjust using the 14 colours available. This is where you can select the colours for each component to create your own combination or follow our instructions for any of the suggested options above.
Custom Colour Combo Ideas
Below are colour combinations that balance clarity, contrast, and personality — and how to use them effectively.
Frozen Grapefruit
Values: Grapefruit • Titles: Ice • Units: Blue • Menu: White
Sunset Drop
Values: Orange • Titles: Grapefruit • Units: Yellow • Menu: Violet
Sunset Drop captures the warm-to-cool transition of a dive as daylight fades. Orange values remain highly legible as ambient light changes, while grapefruit titles add depth and separation across the screen. This combination evokes late afternoon descents and post dive relaxation on the beach.
Neon Current
Values: Lime • Titles: White • Units: Cyan • Menu: Magenta
Neon Current is built for instant recognition. High-contrast values are impossible to miss, even in murky water or fast-moving conditions.
Deep Reef
Values: White • Titles: Blue • Units: Pastel Green • Menu: Violet
Inspired by walls, wrecks, and deeper reef profiles, Deep Reef leans into deep tones that feel natural at depth. This is a strong choice for technical dives or low-light environments where calm, consistent colours reduce eye fatigue.
Voltage
Values: Yellow • Titles: White • Units: Lime • Menu: Blue
Voltage is all about clarity and speed. Bold values lead the screen with confidence, supported by crisp titles. This combination works across a wide range of conditions, making it a solid all-around choice for divers who want maximum readability without overthinking it.
Rose Marine
Values: Pink • Titles: Violet • Units: White • Menu: Magenta
Bold but controlled, Rose Marine brings personality into deeper water. Pink values remain surprisingly legible, especially against darker backgrounds. This setup is ideal for divers who want something distinctive without compromising function.
Cyber Reef
Values: Lime • Titles: Cyan • Units: White • Menu: Blue
Cyber Reef blends high-tech clarity with vibrant underwater energy. This combination is ideal for divers who want a bold, digital aesthetic that still performs across a wide range of environments. From sunlit reefs to darker wreck interiors.
Tropical Punch
Values: Yellow • Titles: Pink • Units: White • Menu: Green
Bright, playful, and highly readable, Tropical Punch feels right at home in warm, shallow water. Pink titles add personality without sacrificing structure. This is an excellent choice for recreational divers, anyone diving in sunlit conditions or just wants to let their personality shine.
Strobe Light
Values: White • Titles: Grapefruit • Units: Yellow • Menu: Orange
Signal Flare is designed to draw your eye instantly when it matters most. White values provide maximum clarity, while grapefruit titles add a strong visual hierarchy. This combination is a great option for those who want their data to stand out clearly and confidently.
These are some of our favourites, but there are literally thousands of possible combinations, so have fun and invent your own. As with all Shearwater display settings, the best choice comes down to your environment, eyesight, and preference. Let your curiosity wander and try out options that work best for you.
If you are interested in personalizing another Shearwater dive computer, check out this previous article.
