diff --git a/docs/configuration/monitors.md b/docs/configuration/monitors.md
index ff6cb8fa..15ddfbaa 100644
--- a/docs/configuration/monitors.md
+++ b/docs/configuration/monitors.md
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ Tearing allows games to bypass the compositor's VSync for lower latency.
 ## HDR
 | Setting | Default | Description |
 | :--- | :--- | :--- |
-| `hdr_hdr_depth` | `0`/`1`/`2` | Set the hdr depth for the current display. `0` is Default, `1` is HDR8, `2` is HDR10. |
+| `hdr_depth` | `2`| Set the hdr depth for the current display. `0` is Default, `1` is HDR8, `2` is HDR10. |
 
 - you should enable HDR in monitorrule first, refer to [Monitors — Monitor Rules](/docs/configuration/monitors#monitor-rules)
 - you must set `env=WLR_RENDERER,vulkan` before mango starts.
diff --git a/src/config/parse_config.h b/src/config/parse_config.h
index 56dbe68d..f7883bf6 100644
--- a/src/config/parse_config.h
+++ b/src/config/parse_config.h
@@ -3727,7 +3727,7 @@ void set_value_default() {
 	config.drag_tile_refresh_interval = 8.0f;
 	config.drag_floating_refresh_interval = 8.0f;
 	config.allow_tearing = TEARING_DISABLED;
-	config.hdr_depth = MANGO_RENDER_BIT_DEPTH_DEFAULT;
+	config.hdr_depth = MANGO_RENDER_BIT_DEPTH_10;
 	config.allow_shortcuts_inhibit = SHORTCUTS_INHIBIT_ENABLE;
 	config.allow_lock_transparent = 0;
 	config.no_border_when_single = 0;