I like the dark mode, but for me the contrast between the text and background is far too low. Coupled with the relatively small font size, this really compromises legibility.
1. 1194.21 (g) Applications shall not override user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes.
2. 1194.21 (j) When a product permits a user to adjust color and contrast settings, a variety of color selections capable of producing a range of contrast levels shall be provided.
See: http://www.section508.gov/content/learn/standards/quick-refe...
How about something closer to this? http://i.imgur.com/qQr0xId.png
Form follows function. Barely legible text is very bad design.
I disagree. It's a fundamental concept of Color Theory, which is a fundamental concept of design.
> What's wrong with black text?
Nothing. But you shouldn't be using absolute black. I tend favor #24242A.
I think it's unfair to call the site I linked to barely legible. The font is perhaps a touch too thin, but it's still very legible. Of course this is all subjective.
The same background color is fine with a color like #ADAA9E—brighter version of the current color.