Erik Kroes ✅ on Nostr: 😬 This trend is just so counterintuitive. If you want to emphasise something, why ...
😬 This trend is just so counterintuitive.
If you want to emphasise something, why do you -lower- the contrast?
I see this way too often. Also in states of ui components for example. If something becomes -more- important, -increase- the contrast.
🧠Or at least don't lower it.
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