Ask HN: Did GitHub just change the default link color?

#1

Post by xlr » Wed, Mar 01, 2017, 6:43 PM UTC

Did Github switch from a lightweight blue/gray to blue/purple link color? The folder icon also changed. Why the strong colors?

Re: Ask HN: Did GitHub just change the default link color?

#2

Post by tobihrbr » Wed, Mar 01, 2017, 6:54 PM UTC

Just thought the same thing.

Re: Ask HN: Did GitHub just change the default link color?

#3

Post by ezekg » Wed, Mar 01, 2017, 7:15 PM UTC

Yes, looks like they made colors throughout the site more vibrant. The new colors are slightly straining to look at, especially with brightness at 100%. Maybe I'm crazy?

Re: Ask HN: Did GitHub just change the default link color?

#4

Post by soulchild37 » Wed, Mar 01, 2017, 7:38 PM UTC

My eyes feel kinda uncomfortable after looking at it, perhaps they are just playing with designs

Re: Ask HN: Did GitHub just change the default link color?

#5

Post by kentor » Wed, Mar 01, 2017, 7:49 PM UTC

ezekg wrote: post #3

Yes, looks like they made colors throughout the site more vibrant. The new colors are slightly straining to look at, especially with brightness at 100%. Maybe I'm crazy?

You're not crazy. I think the people who want such colors (which I'm guessing is a very small minority) should use a custom css, instead of straining the eyes of the majority of users.