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Let’s talk about dark mode and accessibility! There’s a myth that dark mode is good for accessibility, because it improves text readability. It's not always true.

The full article and resources on my blog: stephaniewalter.design/blog/da…

#Accessibility #DarkMode #Astigmatism

Screenshot of the article. Dark mode & accessibility myth. Dark mode isn't always better for accessibility, let users chose!

Dark mode & accessibility myth by Stéphanie Walter - UX Researcher & Designer.

Dark mode isn't always better for accessibility, you need to let users chose. And if you build a dark theme, make it accessible!
Stéphanie Walter (Stéphanie Walter - Senior UX Designer, Mobile Expert, Conference Speaker, Blog writer and Teacher.)
#Accessibility #darkmode #astigmatism
in reply to Stef Walter

Seirdy
Seirdy
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I would also cite the APCA Accessible Reading Criterion (ARC) which discusses where to reduce contrast. I’m not sold on 100% of it (I still believe in default font sizes!) but its contrast algorithm does take into account the ability to overdo contrast, and how existing contrast algorithms aren’t at all optimized for dark mode (at worst, they’re downright harmful).

APCA Readability Criterion • Contrast

The APCA Readability Criterion (ARC) provides a range of recommendations for making visual content on illuminated displays more accessible to all users, especially with visual impairments
Inclusive Reading Technologies
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