nextcloud / nextcloud/server

[Bug]: Toolbar icons using the color that doesn't match the wallpaper

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Description

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Bug description

When I use a third party wallpaper Nextcloud picks the wrong colors for icons in the toolbar.

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Steps to reproduce
  1. Go to Appearance and accessibility
  2. Choose this wallpaper

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Expected behavior

Toolbar icons are white while using a dark wallpaper.

Nextcloud Server version

30

Operating system

Debian/Ubuntu

PHP engine version

PHP 8.1

Web server

Apache (supported)

Database engine version

MariaDB

Is this bug present after an update or on a fresh install?

None

Are you using the Nextcloud Server Encryption module?

Encryption is Disabled

What user-backends are you using?
  • Default user-backend (database)
  • LDAP/ Active Directory
  • SSO - SAML
  • Other
Configuration report

List of activated Apps

Nextcloud Signing status

Nextcloud Logs

Additional info

No response

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue through Appearance and accessibility with the reported third-party wallpaper. Trace how toolbar icon colors are selected for that wallpaper state, then verify that dark wallpapers produce white toolbar icons and add a regression check for the corrected behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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