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GitHub's new dashboard experience now the default

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  1. rpozarickij · · focus · HN ↗
    Chances are slim that someone from GitHub will read this, but the text in this post (and other posts in the Changelog category) would be much more readable if there was more contrast between the text and the background (now it's dark grey text on black background).
    1. dash-44 · · focus · HN ↗
      This also depends on the screen you're using. Older LCD screens sometimes don't show colors/contrast that are super clear on newer displays. Not saying your comment is invalid, just something I've noticed.
      1. leni536 · · focus · HN ↗
        If only there were accessibility standards and tests checking the contrast for readability. /s
    2. CrimsonRain · · focus · HN ↗
      At this point, not using OLED displays is just inviting troubles.
    3. abmyii · · focus · HN ↗
      Not my team or area of expertise, but the text (#8B949E) to background (#010409) contrast ratio is 6.7:1 which does conform to WCAG 2.2 AA (>4.5:1). That said, I agree that the contrast isn't the best. I can share the feedback with the team and see what they think.
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