White wallpaper turns gray on iPhone with iOS 26

ios 26...I can't set a white wallpaper on my desktop in the new update. I've tried screenshots with white, photos, and changing the color in customization. But nothing helps. They turn gray in any case. The theme is light.

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Original Title: I wanted a white wallpaper, but it turned gray. Why? Even screenshots with a white background don't help.

Posted on Sep 19, 2025 9:33 AM

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