Why is the login screen Red?

My login screen (where you select your profile and enter your password screen when you first turn the computer on) is now red all the time.
I can't remember what image it was before, but it's for sure not a Red screen. Everything still function, but just not sure why it's Red.
I recently used Time Machine to restore a backup, does that have anything to do with it?
This is what i mean. And I don't know how to flip this image around!

Hey brianblue,
With the latest version of iTunes, the dock icon for that application is now red. See this article for reference -
Using the new iTunes - Apple Support
If you are having an issue with getting an error 13001 in iTunes, you may want to troubleshoot uing the steps in this article -
iTunes: "Error 13001" when syncing - Apple Support
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Be well,
Brett L

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Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
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