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> Meanwhile, much of the web is now dominated by sites like Facebook, Google, BBC, etc - all of which are extremely readable. The author actually calls out Goo
by zild3d 10y ago
> Meanwhile, much of the web is now dominated by sites like Facebook, Google, BBC, etc - all of which are extremely readable.
The author actually calls out Google and Apple specifically, for breaking their own contrast suggestions
His example:
https://kevinmarks.github.io/appenginebefore.png https://kevinmarks.github.io/appenginebefore.png
https://kevinmarks.github.io/appengineafter.png https://kevinmarks.github.io/appengineafter.png
- OJFord 10y agoI actually find the 'after' example an improvement for legibility - something about the spacing I think is the improvement; I don't find the colour a noticeable disadvantage at all.
- wldcordeiro 10y agoIn terms of layout, font choice, etc yeah I agree it's an improvement, but the shades could be given a bump in darkness without resorting to full black and have a general improvement.
- wott 10y agoAn improvement for the legibility of what? There is nothing left to be read...