Brent • 9/26/2020

Which colour scheme is better?

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This technical blog post analyzes color schemes for programming from a performance perspective. The author uses the Pulfrich effect—a psychophysical phenomenon where darker images are processed slower by the brain—to argue that light themes reduce visual latency and eye strain compared to dark themes, potentially improving long-term coding efficiency and comfort.

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