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SVG preview window is always dark

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Description

Describe the bug
SVG preview window is always dark, when other file types are all light.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Set the system to light mode
  2. Preview a SVG file
  3. See that the preview window opens in dark mode

Expected behavior
The preview window opens in light mode to match the system.

Desktop (please complete the following information):

  • OS Version: Windows 11 25H2 build 26200.7019
  • QuickLook Version: v4.2.2 from Microsoft Store

Screenshots and Exception Log
Side note that it has a darker title bar than other file types even also on dark mode:
SVG file preview window title bar in dark mode
MSIX file preview window title bar in dark mode

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