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Any scientific reason behind using a dark theme?
by ninebrows 12y ago
Any scientific reason behind using a dark theme?
- RansomTime 12y agoDoes there need to be? People think it looks nice. I personally find text hard to read on a dark background, some people don't.
- mtbcoder 12y agoNot scientific, but I find I have less eye strain with dark themes.
- bsimpson 12y agoI don't have eyestrain problems on most devices, but the Retina MacBook I have at work wears my eyes out in just a few hours. I can stare at my Chromebook Pixel indefinitely without issue in the same environment.
- mhomde 12y agoI find using a dark theme when coding in the dark is better because the bright white background won't blast your face. light themes are better if you have a glossy display and there's some sunlight since you won't see so many reflections
- chatmasta 12y agoI've heard dark themes can actually damage your eyesight because the contrast isn't high enough. I like white themes because it's just like paper. Black text is easy to see.
- honksillet 12y agoWell, there are high contrast dark and light themes.