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Endgame/Day5: On the path to innovation

CanBeSolved — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:22:33 +0000

The diagram is ready. I am presenting the list of factors and criteria that influence perception and must be taken into account when creating a color theme.

What else is missing in your opinion?

The Endgame color theme. Research update #4

CanBeSolved — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:48:27 +0000

I'm currently developing a diagram of influencing factors. At the same time, I'm working on a tool that ensures perfect contrast compliance and calibration using WCAG, APCA standards and OKLCH for color correctness.

After studying the formulas, I decided to build a matrix for clear visual testing of compliance with contrast ratio, delta, and color distinguishability standards. For the initial test, I selected some of the most popular color palettes: Solarized Dark, Dracula (non-Pro), and Monokai. I was genuinely surprised by how significantly the results differed from my expectations.

♥️ If you want to support the idea and and developemnt, you can currently do so via Patreon.

Endgame color theme. Research update #3

CanBeSolved — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0000

I started putting together a diagram of the factors that influence eye comfort and color reproduction.

There are so many factors either change or distort the perception experience:

Color wavelength
Contrast
Brightness
Screen panel type
Individual eye characteristics
Room lighting
And many other factors

Every single one of these factors distorts how you perceive a color. The takeaway: An optimal theme can't just be static. It needs to adapt to your environment, eyes and hardware.

This makes it clear that, just as everything else in our world is individual, the theme should also adapt to a person’s individual characteristics, preferences, and external factors. Fixed color palette values, which we see in most color themes, are not optimal for real-world work.

♥️ If you love the idea and want to support the development, you can currently do so via Patreon link in my profile

Endgame/Day2: I started putting together a diagram of the factors that influence eye comfort and color reproduction

CanBeSolved — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:45:20 +0000

I'm started to build the Endgame: an IDE, term and text-editor color theme engineered based on eye biomechanics, science-baked data and other factors

CanBeSolved — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:55:33 +0000

Hello Dev.to community

We are looking at screens for 8-12 hours a day, but we pick our IDE themes based on "vibes". So today is Day 1 of building the Endgame.

Behind the idea
Over many years of continuous development work: coding, writing, and documentation — I have used a vast range of color themes in pursuit of greater comfort and reduced eye strain, from the most popular to highly specialized options. As I began studying the mechanics of visual perception and color processing, while closely observing my own condition during extended work sessions, I found that virtually none of these themes met the criteria for genuinely comfortable visual and physiological perception. Having now accumulated substantial experience, data, and scientific research on the subject, I aim to create a color theme that delivers comfort to the eyes not merely in appearance, but in actual physiological effect.

Your contribution is helpful and important
What apps would you like supported first? Drop your suggestions in the comments and I’ll go through them to make a list.

And if you love the idea and want to support the development, you can currently do so via Patreon.♥️ (Open Collective and GitHub Sponsors are awaiting approval.)