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I like the dark mode, but for me the contrast between the text and background is far too low. Coupled with the relatively small font size, this really compromis

I like the dark mode, but for me the contrast between the text and background is far too low. Coupled with the relatively small font size, this really compromises legibility.

sonaal 11y ago
Noted. Will look into - thanks for the feedback
finishingmove 11y ago
I second this. The light mode could also use a minor improvement in contrast. Otherwise awesome idea!
- sonaal 11y ago
  \m/ will look into the contrast - overall
pazra 11y ago
Third-ed. Contrast way too low. Why not use #000000 for the background color? Everything just looks washed out as it stands and almost has the effect of making everything look disabled. How about something closer to this? http://i.imgur.com/qQr0xId.png http://i.imgur.com/qQr0xId.png
- sonaal 11y ago
  On it :) Contrast has got max feedback - thanks for helping out
- ryanSrich 11y ago
  You should never use absolute black. It's a common phrase you'll hear your first day of Color Theory class http://ianstormtaylor.com/design-tip-never-use-black/ http://ianstormtaylor.com/design-tip-never-use-black/
  - logicrook 11y ago
    As much as this advice is correct for painting, it's incorrect for design. What's wrong with black text? Nothing. Ironically, the site you link as a very thin font with very reduced contrast, so it's barely legible on my screen. The site is less legible than dark topfive and giving advice on design... Form follows function. Barely legible text is very bad design.
    - ryanSrich 11y ago
      > is correct for painting, it's incorrect for design I disagree. It's a fundamental concept of Color Theory, which is a fundamental concept of design. > What's wrong with black text? Nothing. But you shouldn't be using absolute black. I tend favor #24242A. I think it's unfair to call the site I linked to barely legible. The font is perhaps a touch too thin, but it's still very legible. Of course this is all subjective.
- stevenkovar 11y ago
  In short: eye strain can happen at both extremes of the spectrum. As such, #111 is more friendly than #000. The same background color is fine with a color like #ADAA9E—brighter version of the current color.
smoyer 11y ago
Section 508 sets the (US) government's standards for accessibility on web sites as well as applications. Contrast is specifically called out in two sections of the quick start guide: 1. 1194.21 (g) Applications shall not override user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes. 2. 1194.21 (j) When a product permits a user to adjust color and contrast settings, a variety of color selections capable of producing a range of contrast levels shall be provided. See: http://www.section508.gov/content/learn/standards/quick-reference-guide http://www.section508.gov/content/learn/standards/quick-refe...

I like the dark mode, but for me the contrast between the text and background is far too low. Coupled with the relatively small font size, this really compromises legibility.

sonaal 11y ago

Noted. Will look into - thanks for the feedback

finishingmove 11y ago

I second this. The light mode could also use a minor improvement in contrast. Otherwise awesome idea!

sonaal 11y ago
\m/ will look into the contrast - overall

pazra 11y ago

Third-ed. Contrast way too low. Why not use #000000 for the background color? Everything just looks washed out as it stands and almost has the effect of making everything look disabled. How about something closer to this? http://i.imgur.com/qQr0xId.png http://i.imgur.com/qQr0xId.png

sonaal 11y ago
On it :) Contrast has got max feedback - thanks for helping out
ryanSrich 11y ago
You should never use absolute black. It's a common phrase you'll hear your first day of Color Theory class http://ianstormtaylor.com/design-tip-never-use-black/ http://ianstormtaylor.com/design-tip-never-use-black/
- logicrook 11y ago
  As much as this advice is correct for painting, it's incorrect for design. What's wrong with black text? Nothing. Ironically, the site you link as a very thin font with very reduced contrast, so it's barely legible on my screen. The site is less legible than dark topfive and giving advice on design... Form follows function. Barely legible text is very bad design.
  - ryanSrich 11y ago
    > is correct for painting, it's incorrect for design I disagree. It's a fundamental concept of Color Theory, which is a fundamental concept of design. > What's wrong with black text? Nothing. But you shouldn't be using absolute black. I tend favor #24242A. I think it's unfair to call the site I linked to barely legible. The font is perhaps a touch too thin, but it's still very legible. Of course this is all subjective.
stevenkovar 11y ago
In short: eye strain can happen at both extremes of the spectrum. As such, #111 is more friendly than #000. The same background color is fine with a color like #ADAA9E—brighter version of the current color.

smoyer 11y ago

Section 508 sets the (US) government's standards for accessibility on web sites as well as applications. Contrast is specifically called out in two sections of the quick start guide: 1. 1194.21 (g) Applications shall not override user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes. 2. 1194.21 (j) When a product permits a user to adjust color and contrast settings, a variety of color selections capable of producing a range of contrast levels shall be provided. See: http://www.section508.gov/content/learn/standards/quick-reference-guide http://www.section508.gov/content/learn/standards/quick-refe...