Subpixel considerations for AMOLED screens
The alternating red/blue PenTile subpixel pattern, as described here, interested me when considering AMOLED-specific design tweaks for Instapaper’s text view.
The Nexus One’s AMOLED screen displaying black text on a white background.Most significantly with OLEDs, power consumption is greatly reduced when displaying black or very dim colors, so a dark layout option is even more beneficial than with LCDs.
Another consideration is that the blue subpixels have the shortest lifespans, a problem that has always plagued OLEDs and is one of the biggest reasons they’re still rarely used.
To save power while maximizing sharpness and pixel lifespan, green text on a black background may be an ideal choice.
#338800 text against #000000. I mixed in some red to mute the color a bit.Instapaper in 2010: Now with the finest visual stylings of the Apple II.
Full circle. I don’t suppose blue LED tech will catch up anytime soon.
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