microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

OLED Dark Mode for Light Switch

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Description

### Description of the new feature / enhancement

For people with OLED displays, we often have to make tweaks (high contrast themes, color inversions, third party tools, etc.) to take full advantage of pitch-black dark mode. This feature would create an integrated OLED Dark Mode for Light Switch, utilizing total black (OLED pixel off) rather than the typical Windows dark grey. _**This could probably be easily achieved by allowing users to select Windows' built in Contrast Themes in Light Switch**_, although that wouldn't be the ideal implementation.

### Scenario when this would be used?

For people using Light Switch Dark Mode on OLED displays.

### Supporting information

[Contrast Themes](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/design/accessibility/high-contrast-themes)
[Some Folks Discussing OLED Dark Mode](https://www.reddit.com/r/OLED_Gaming/comments/1dnfc7g/true_dark_mode_in_windows_11/)

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

Research direction

No implementation files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by locating the Light Switch utility and reviewing the linked Windows Contrast Themes guidance; define done as an integrated OLED mode that uses total black rather than the standard dark grey.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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