We’ve added a dark theme to canonrumors.com

Codebunny · Dec 5, 2018

Thank you very much, super bright websites I am not a fan off. Oh and look out for the new media query that checks the users preference. This allows the css to pick up the users preference based on the OS and even changes in real time if the user's OS is set to switch at nightfall.

Maximilian · Dec 5, 2018

For sure not my #1 prio feature but thanks for adding.
Good to use along the way and in the evening.

slclick · Dec 5, 2018

Choice is always good, even if you choose not to use it.

Graphic.Artifacts · Dec 5, 2018

I really like it. Looks super on OSX Mojave in Dark Mode. Much easier on the eyes if you put in a lot of screen time IMO.

kaswindell · Dec 5, 2018

Interesting idea, but red text on grey is hard to read.

Memirsbrunnr · Dec 5, 2018

awesome thanks!!!!

Don Haines · Dec 5, 2018

DO NOT TRY THE DARK THEME!

Once you go to the dark side, forever will it consume your destiny.

Seriously though, it looks great, I like it! Thanks!

Canon Rumors Guy · Dec 5, 2018

We'll be working on a bug tomorrow to make sure the dark theme "sticks" when you change pages for folks that are not logged in.

SpaceGhost · Dec 6, 2018

I almost never post but this got me to login!

This is awesome and I love it. Also, the fact that even all the product images seem to adapt as well is also cool. So much easier on my eyes.

Canon Rumors Guy · Dec 6, 2018

SpaceGhost said:
I almost never post but this got me to login!

This is awesome and I love it. Also, the fact that even all the product images seem to adapt as well is also cool. So much easier on my eyes.

The images will adapt going forward, using .png instead of jpg. I won't be going back to the 7000 or previous posts and fixing the images.

Maximilian · Dec 6, 2018

Don Haines said:
DO NOT TRY THE DARK THEME!

Once you go to the dark side, forever will it consume your destiny.

The dark side - I've been there. (see left)

pwp · Dec 6, 2018

Nice! I'm not generally a big fan of dark themes, but the new CR theme seems to suit the new design way better than the light theme. Works for me!

-pw

vjlex · Dec 6, 2018

This is like the L lens, red ring version of the site. Classy!

Stuart · Dec 6, 2018

Love it, thanks.

ajfotofilmagem · Dec 6, 2018

Thank you. Now it's just missing Facebook to do the same.

dcm · Dec 6, 2018

You might tweak the color scheme for the "Dark" style for people that are color challenged. There are three basic types: deuteranopia (green), protanopia (red), and tritanopia (blue). Protanopes like myself can't take advantage of the style given the current color scheme. These isn't enough color contrast. Here's some comparisons for people with normal color vision and protanopia for the Dark style that I created using Color Oracle on my Mac. Fortunately, mine is not quite quite this severe, I do see some red. For now I'll stick with the light style.

Many sites that were designed for a light style have a similar problem when displayed for a dark style. The "brand" colors they chose do not work well with the dark scheme, such as the reds in this case. My students are usually amazed when I show them how their web designs appear to someone that is colorblind during my lectures. It is an eye-opening experience.

Suggestion: Do not use your logo/brand color as a text color. Pick a color that works equally well on light/dark styles for those that are color challenged. Or use a pair of colors like normal text. https://medium.com/eightshapes-llc/light-dark-9f8ea42c9081

JonSnow · Dec 11, 2018

doesn´t look good for some images.

needs more careful masking work in photoshop.

urgs....

Canon Rumors Guy · Dec 11, 2018

JonSnow said:
doesn´t look good for some images.

needs more careful masking work in photoshop.

urgs....

That's nothing to do with masking, but how PNG-8 is saved. I'm going to use PNG-24 going forward unless I figure out how to correct the issue you're showing.

Canon Rumors Guy · Dec 11, 2018

dcm said:
You might tweak the color scheme for the "Dark" style for people that are color challenged. There are three basic types: deuteranopia (green), protanopia (red), and tritanopia (blue). Protanopes like myself can't take advantage of the style given the current color scheme. These isn't enough color contrast. Here's some comparisons for people with normal color vision and protanopia for the Dark style that I created using Color Oracle on my Mac. Fortunately, mine is not quite quite this severe, I do see some red. For now I'll stick with the light style.

Many sites that were designed for a light style have a similar problem when displayed for a dark style. The "brand" colors they chose do not work well with the dark scheme, such as the reds in this case. My students are usually amazed when I show them how their web designs appear to someone that is colorblind during my lectures. It is an eye-opening experience.

Suggestion: Do not use your logo/brand color as a text color. Pick a color that works equally well on light/dark styles for those that are color challenged. Or use a pair of colors like normal text. https://medium.com/eightshapes-llc/light-dark-9f8ea42c9081

Thank-you, we made the red lighter, but that's obviously not going to correct your issue. We'll pick something else more neutral for links.