The dark mode conundrum

[Sid_Karna]

So, we all are familiar with the ES Techno YouTube channel. His videos are very helpful to Samsung users. I too recommend his videos to many. However, recently I saw a video in which he says that the dark mode is bad for our eyes. But, this claim doesn't have any scientific backing or proof. Let's see what the studies say.

According to studies to date, there is no concrete evidence to say that dark mode is either good or bad. For eg: Many suggest dark mode at night. But, people find it natural to read dark texts on white background. Because in the nature we are not used to bright things standing out from dark background. I personally find it difficult to read white texts on black screen. However, there are people who find the opposite comfortable. 

Similarly, even during day time there is no proven harms on eyes caused by dark mode. And the vice versa is true too. The dilation of pupil resulted by reading bright texts on dark screens during day time is too minimal to cause any damage. On the contrary, many find it difficult to read bright texts in a dark environment, especially people with issues like Astigmatism.

If anything, a couple of studies states that dark mode during day time can affect your mood because there are very less blue rays emitted while using dark mode, to which our body is used to during day time. Nevertheless, these studies too don't have anything which says that dark mode is bad for eyesight. 

So, in summary, it's all about individual comforts and preferences, until there is some scientific evidence and mass studies to prove the opposite. Therefore, if you all are finding it comfortable to use dark mode, feel free to continue. And, if you're finding it easy to use light mode, continue to do so. If you are among the people who find either of these modes tough on your eyes, you would've already found it so.

Another thing is about the battery savings as a result of using dark mode. This is another myth. The savings by using dark mode is very minimal unless, you are someone who uses the phone at full brightness. 

These links will help you to get an idea.

https://www.androidauthority.com/dark-mode-1046425/

https://www.healthline.com/health/is-dark-mode-better-for-your-eyes#:~:text=Dark%20mode%20may%20work....

https://www.allaboutvision.com/digital-eye-strain/is-dark-mode-better-for-eyes/

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/dark-mode-chrome-android-ios-science

https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/dark-mode-may-be-good-for-your-phone-s-battery-but-not-nec...

Nb: If there are some scientific studies which proves this wrong, pls let me know. I will be glad to accept it. Because at the end of the day it's all about getting right knowledge and helping the community, right?

No hate on ES Techno channel. Just stating my views on this topic.

[Sid_Karna]

I am open to links of any studies proving my POV wrong because then I too can stop using dark mode. 😇
The thing is, I couldn't find any and my personal experience until now is as stated above.

[Parbat_]

I am confused bro all link says separate resonance some says blue light low when dark mode on and some say dark mode eyes straight 😅...And i love my eyes 👀 😅😂

[Sid_Karna]

That's what I said. No conclusive evidence.

[Parbat_]

Hm.

[MuzikD · Accepted solution]

To be very personal, i never use night mode. I am a designer, i don't like colourless life. And didn't find it helpful either. Coming to the topic i am not a fan of limited performance so don't want any battery saving mode.
Ofcourse, people are on both side but at the same time some people uncomfortable and lifeless in dark mide specially energetic people. Colors Play a vital role setting the mood. Let me know if u r interested in reading or learning color psychology.
This post is relevant to many people here. Glad you comes up with this. ❤️

[Sid_Karna]

Yes, please do post about that topic.

[MuzikD]

https://www.verywellmind.com/color-psychology-2795824



One of my beloved article and a very good short listed.

For books.
Interaction of colors by josef Albers
And
Specilly as per indian tradition which i love the most is

Psychology in the Indian
Tradition by ramakrishna rao.
I purchased the ebook of this. Let me know if you interested. Thanks

[Sid_Karna]

Wow, that's nice bro. It seems it's a topic of much preference to you. The article is an interesting read too.

[MuzikD]

It is mendatory for us to know color expression and depth of every hue in every concept art design we do. But i am interested in Indian style of color sense . It is more effective and accurate as per people feel and like.