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Question about pure black backgrounds
I was convinced pure black (#000000) was the only way to go for true dark mode, but a designer friend showed me a dark gray (#121212) reduces eye strain for reading. I switched my app's main surface color six months ago and got way fewer user complaints about fatigue. Anyone else find a sweet spot between true black and medium gray?
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nancy35mo ago
Actually read a study about this last year. It said pure black creates too much contrast with white text, which makes your pupils work harder. That dark gray you mentioned, around #121212, seems to be the go-to for a lot of big apps now. It gives enough contrast without that harsh edge. My own eyes feel way less tired after switching my phone to a dark theme that isn't true black.
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john_ramirez6mo ago
That "dark gray reduces eye strain" thing is real. I switched my code editor to a really dark charcoal, not pure black, and it just feels softer. You ever notice how true black can make the text look like it's vibrating a little?
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