[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #49999: Iterating on Admin Color Schemes

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#49999: Iterating on Admin Color Schemes
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 Reporter:  ryelle          |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement     |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal          |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Administration  |     Version:
 Severity:  normal          |  Resolution:
 Keywords:                  |     Focuses:  ui, accessibility, css
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Comment (by joyously):

 The problem with your middle, mapping step is that it defines Custom
 Properties. Oh, I see that is also in your component CSS. If you keep all
 the definitions at the :root level, it is much easier to be backward
 compatible with old browsers.
 I think that's much too complicated. To reduce the number of colors used
 in the admin, and the chance of inaccessible combinations, I would suggest
 that the variables be limited to pairs (foreground, background) of colors
 to use for the various areas or prominence (such as primary, secondary,
 and hover states). There is a concern of whether the notifications should
 be part of the admin scheme, or always the same (specifying both
 foreground and background).
 Generating many shades for all colors is not reducing the total colors.
 There are other ways of modifying a base color, such as using transparency
 and/or black and white semi-transparent colors in addition to the base.

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