Fade to black. The concept of using a black-backed screen on computer screens got some pretty big play around the "greening" side of the web--we even mentioned it here and surveyed readers here on AT:HT about their monitor type--and Treehugger set out to find out the truths and myths behind the supposed stats floating around the web. The results might surprise you.
The five most common questions they go on to answer get into data (and its origins), and go beyond the "it depends..." to provide succinct information about the issue.
Unfortunately, any first year graphic design student will tell you that text on a black background has been shown to hurt legibility. (I learned it about 15 years ago in a class on advertising design).
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I find pure white background and black font to be worst on eyes; light gray and black letter is much easier, IMO :)
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They do point that out at the end of the article, that the question is about power, not aesthetics, for these very reasons. Some things are easier to do for the environment than others--not that we have to compromise our eyes, but it got people thinking about the issue in a different way.
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Quit using CRTs and only use LCDs.
Set your PC or Mac to turn off your monitor any time you're not using the system.
Then you can enjoy good design and not worry about the latest "eco-fad".
I'll keep my white backgrounds, thank you very much. :->
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