Is this a dead pixel?

[wegotparm]

Recently I picked up a Dell S2417DG last week and it has been really fantastic for my gaming. While the monitor looked great when it arrived, I noticed today in the top right corner of my screen a strange dark spot. Most dead pixels I've experienced before are completely black, yet this spot is almost faded. When I tilt my head to change the viewing angle it almost feels like it's a dark spot "behind" the screen, if that makes any sense. I can see it on any white/colored screen. Here's an image:

As you can see, it's not fully dark, just sort of faded. It's definitely noticeable if I'm looking for it, even at a normal viewing distance. Any idea what this is? Thinking about returning and replacing.

 

[clutchc]

It looks to me (from here) that it is two stuck pixels. Stuck pixels are a bit different than dead pixels. They sometimes get stuck at one color depending on the screen. Try changing screen background colors and see if they disappear or change color.

 

[richiestang_78]

As weird as it sound gently rubbing the screen can sometimes fix dead/stuck pixels. Get a cloth and then just do small circles applying light pressure, it doesn't always work but sometimes it does.