Light or dark background?

**dannyx** · 22 June 2021, 7:01 pm

As you know, the two most popular website backgrounds are white, black, or variations of these colors.
Other background / font colors seem to be marginal.

What is your opinion, which audience prefer dark sides, what light ones, and what do you prefer?
Which topics suit which backgrounds?
In my opinion, dark backgrounds suit casino and cryptocurrency related sites.

**Cash Bonus** · 22 June 2021, 7:26 pm

I would choose a dark background too, if I were to create my next website.

**gm2891** · 23 June 2021, 2:07 am

It depends on what your website is for. If you want your visitors to be able to read your texts, then the background should be white or light grey, and if you want them to keep their attention on the headlines, images, and CTA buttons, then dark should be chosen.

**MichaelCorfman** · 23 June 2021, 10:56 am

Today I'm definitely biased towards a lighter background to support improved readability with lots of content. But, when we first launched the CasinoCity.com website back in 1995 the background was solid black.

Here is a link to one of the earliest captures of the site by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine featuring a black background and blinking neon lights:

CasinoCity.com on 20 January 1997

Michael

**Dennie11** · 13 September 2021, 5:58 am

I am all for light backgrounds, dark can be quite uncomfortable.

**dannyx** · 16 September 2021, 3:37 am

I stick to bright colors myself, they are safer. However, a dark theme can be really beautiful if it's properly designed. I am thinking to use a dark theme.

**gil.langelaan** · 16 September 2021, 9:36 am

I would vote for light. I prefer light mode more.

**ocreditor** · 19 September 2021, 8:30 am

Voted light, this is my personal preference, for me it looks more clean and easy to navigate when everything is bright

**davisjohnson** · 23 September 2021, 2:25 am

Light is the way for me. Dark might be a little too grim and not so uplifting.
Unless, using the app at night then for sure it is very handy to have that quick switch option where everything can turn dark.

**Pokerface** · 28 September 2021, 9:46 am

I always go to light colour scheme when working. Just seems easier on the eyes.

**Triple7** · 28 September 2021, 9:46 am

Light. Personal preference.

**baldidiot** · 28 September 2021, 12:49 pm

Dark hurts my eyes.

**yutarou** · 30 October 2021, 6:29 am

I recently changed the background of my site to black because I heard that people stay longer on darker themes, but there was no change when I checked the analytics.
I think the brighter background gives a sense of security and makes the site easier to use.

**nsa10** · 6 December 2021, 11:35 pm

Black is easy to see

**Tetsu** · 6 February 2024, 5:13 am

I use light theme, because vibrant colours tend to pop-off more in my opinion.

**NoDepositCasinos** · 13 February 2024, 7:25 pm

Personally, I prefer dark backgrounds, but I usually opt for light backgrounds if I'm working with a lot of text.

**CasinosBroker** · 13 February 2024, 11:14 pm

Always light.

**kimelmargaret** · 13 May 2024, 4:38 am

Personally, I prefer a light background for working during the day as it makes the text more readable and reduces strain on my eyes in well-lit conditions. However, in the evening or in low light conditions, I usually switch to dark mode. This helps reduce eye fatigue and makes prolonged computer work more comfortable.

**JonHill** · 14 May 2024, 7:19 am

I personally prefer dark background everywhere, easier on the eyes and saves power in most cases. But most people are still on the light version, so that's what I use on any sites I work on.

**LuciusB** · 15 May 2024, 2:10 am

I usually go with the dark one, but I love the light color scheme here, green in particular is very nice and easy on the eyes - I'd just maybe change the "post reply/go advanced/cancel" buttons to have white instead of black text.

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