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>>There also seems to be some scientific evidence that dark on light text is generally easier on the eyes than light on dark text: https://graphicdesign.stackexchange.com/a/15152.

I've seen this idea mentioned before, and while I don't know for 'average user' for my near sighted old butt, generally working in a fairly dark room... 'Dark themes' are much easier for me to work with for long periods.

I like 'medium' contrast (ambers, yellows, greys, greens) on a dark background the best.



> working in a fairly dark room

Ambient lighting levels certainly affect the equation.


Yeah - I just find it interesting that I've gravitated to preferring darker environments for screen work...I see those 'room setups' where people have bright sunny windows near the computer and just think "oh god, the glare!" :-P




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