Are you a dark or light site theme lover?

I personally prefer light(er) themes. I've been on a number of sites that were too dark. I've noticed with a lot of dark themes the text is often times dark as well because people don't want to use a white text color to make it pop out. So I am always running across dark themes where the text is very difficult to read.

Another factor for me is that the lighter themes can usually have more fun with color combinations, so lighter themes can look more put together easier. This isn't saying dark themes can't do that, just that it's harder and I've seen way to many examples of poorly done dark themes.

 

I usually go for light themes. Find them easier on my eyes.

 

I like both, but given the choice, I prefer dark themes, but to me, it depends on the genre of the site. :)

 

Personally I prefer light themes, but that is likely because that was the standard back when I was learning HTML.
Unfortunately, even after several sites using it, I have never been a fan of darker themes.

 

Light theme for me! It's juts fine on my eyes, but more importantly to me, it doesn't jump out with dark colors if I'm sneakily browsing at work, heh.

 

Dark, because most light theme sites use white backgrounds and light grey text and just my eyes

 

I always go for dark. I use that option on all standards sites I go to. I have come to prefer it.

 

I guess I'm the weirdo. I prefer light themes. But I polled that I like the option for dark mode. Although I don't currently have dark modes for my sites...

 

I like monochromatic colors as far as skins go. However, I tend to go for dark mode. I have a better time reading posts that are black font on white backgrounds rather than the reverse.

 

Dark side I mean mode always. lol

 

I typically prefer dark mode. I think it's easier on the eyes. Light mode isn't too bad though.

 

Dark skins all the way, light (especially #eee and #fff tier white backgrounds) skins hurt my eyes. But I'm trying my best to create a light skin for others who use them.

 

I started with a lighter/colorful theme for the base design, but I know a lot of people prefer dark themes as well. When I feel like banging my head over colors, I'll put in a dark theme. (hopefully by next month haha)

 

Dark mode all the way. Apart from the fact that it kind of gels with the whole "we're in space" theme for my games I also really prefer it for my eyes. Not being bombarded with as much light is really a plus.

 

While I think it's ideal to have both options for varying preferences, I voted dark because that is all I use!

 

Dark mode, I use it with anything and everything that has it. It's honestly been such a blessing that so many sites, programs, applications, etc are now adapting to the idea that people prefer light font on dark backgrounds. Like when Youtube released a dark mode? Absolute game changer.

 

Light. I'm visually impaired and it's easier on my eyes, though I can cope with dark skins if there is enough contrast.

 

Wow, I'm so surprised to see so many people saying that the light themes hurt their eyes and the dark themes are so soothing on them. Ahh, for some reason I'm the complete opposite! I find the dark themes and low contrast colors to be straining, and then the high-contrast colors (like white-ish text on dark backgrounds) to be blinding in a different way. I'm mostly on a laptop and not a phone, I have no idea if that may be a factor or not. I'm not sure why I'm so backward. xD;;;

 

I love having options and it can depend on my viewing device. On my phone light themes are sometimes easier to navigate, but about 90% of the time I prefer dark as it lets me stare at a screen longer without eye strain and in theory I get more done... in theory.

 

Dark theme. Light themes kill my eyes