The iOS 16 lock screen customization settings let you create custom wallpapers using a full spectrum of colors. The tool is complete with a set of presets to apply color gradation and blur effects or even personalize the warmth and saturation of the selected pigment.

But if you’re like us, the option to create a solid colored wallpaper can be the winning point. There’s no better way to make a statement than by creating an aesthetically expressive wallpaper that’s rich in just one solid color. In this post, we’ll show you how to do it.

First, unlock your phone with Face ID or a passcode, but stay on the lock screen (don't open the home screen yet).

Tap and hold anywhere on the lock screen.