Abstract: A magnetic cancelling apparatus for a color cathode-ray tube which is to cancel external magnetic fields acting on the color cathode-ray tube, can prevent deterioration of the screen color purity. The apparatus includes a magnetic sensor for detecting a magnetic field in a predetermined direction acting on the cathode-ray tube. The output of the magnetic sensor is amplified and then fed to a cancelling coil, thereby permitting the screen purity to be kept in best condition even under change in direction of the external magnetic field such as the geomagnetism.