>it is equally important that things aren't too bright That's why your display has a brightness control. At least as long as we're stuck with implicit sRGB, u

>it is equally important that things aren't too bright That's why your display has a brightness control. At least as long as we're stuck with implicit sRGB, until the web gets proper HDR support, don't murder the contrast of text. You never know the actual viewing conditions (probably less ideal than a well-lit office), and it's foolish to limit it at the source.