Windows 10: Black is the new blue

[anon(5969054)]

It seems to me that Windows 10 is turning more black with every build. Since build 9901, the calculater is black, the xbox app is black, the photo app is black, the new store is black themed and the taskbar is black. The title bar is already black for ages.

So I'm guessing, no more blue after years and years of a blue themed Windows versions by default. I find this pretty surprising, because black themed things were always considered 'cool' or for the gaming area, or gaming websites, consumer stuff, less serious stuff. Not really for business. I love the black themed stuff, but it seems funny for business use. It was always grey/blue/white. This is kind of a daring move from Microsoft.

To me it appears like going 'cool'. Which could be a good thing because things for business don't have to be grey and blue anymore. People want to have cool looking software at work as well now.

Watch this video and you'll see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEbiHIFTqIE

And if any of you devs are reading, please remove that ugly looking recycle bin from the desktop, it has been destroying my wallpapers for years.

 

[Marquis de Faux]

It does appear that it is moving towards black.

Btw, to remove the Recycle Bin icon, right click desktop -> Personalize -> Change Desktop Icons -> Uncheck Recycle Bin

 

[xandros9]

More black? Good.

Needs it more back on WP though I would think.

 

[TechmeIN64]

Blue is so XP.

 

[Slovenix]

It will turn so black that it will suck everything around it and it self into it self and create the next big bang. Hopefully metaphorically meaning very good for Windows. I want Transparency.

 

[ReconVirus]

Whats wrong with being black? I'm black... Is it a problem?


Vista was that way as well to an extent. Windows 7 became more Aero then a color. But I'm guessing it has to do with unifying Xbox,desktop,mobile together

 

[her3814]

I expect that maybe you can choose your color accent like in Windows Phone that would be great.. But lets see what's around the corner now..

 

[anon(5969054)]

Thanks marquis I know how to remove it, but I want it to look good for regular people who don't know it.

Her3814, yes maybe all the black can be changed later on in your own color to a degree. Maybe they use black to design everything on.

 

[sumton]

Black on UI looks nice only when it mixed with colors and images I didn't like windows 10 store, alarm, recorder or calculator it looks completely black without colors

 

[12Danny123]

Black on UI looks nice only when it mixed with colors and images I didn't like windows 10 store, alarm, recorder or calculator it looks completely black without colors

You were saying?

Windows 10 has it's Metro UI design language inspired by the Xbox One UI

 

[anon(5969054)]

Maybe CERN should start searching in Windows 10 for a black hole.

 

[Tareq27]

I actually love it ! It gives that unified feeling across lumias and desktops , cant wait for windows 10 on phones to see what changes are planned

 

[Nicholas Maguire]

Yes, it's turning black and I'm loving it. I've always wanted Windows to go this way in the UI area. If any Microsoft people are reading this, good work. I can't wait to see more. I wish there was a "faster than fast" option for new builds xD

 

[sumton]

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You were saying?



Windows 10 has it's Metro UI design language inspired by the Xbox One UI

Just look at it it looks dead soul I'd be completely depressed if I used that on daily basis

 

[12Danny123]

Just look at it it looks dead soul I'd be completely depressed if I used that on daily basis

But it looks sexy as in Xbox One dashboard sexy

 

[anon(5969054)]

Just look at it it looks dead soul I'd be completely depressed if I used that on daily basis

That is indeed a depressing calculator. As if calculating isn't depressing enough on its own.

I do like black themed stuff but it has to be cheered up with colors.

The new Xbox app also looks really depressing.

 

[boltman2013]

Liking the Converters in Calculator... It should let you change the color though, Perhaps in the Registry.

 

[anon(9057135)]

I think if they wanted a More "Modern" design, White would have matched IMO.

 

[12Danny123]

Liking the Converters in Calculator... It should let you change the color though, Perhaps in the Registry.

I looks like it changes through your accent colour of the system.

 

[TechmeIN64]

Black themes are easier to look at for long periods of time. I think maybe when a button is pressed on the calculator it should light up with the accent color instead of just with gray. That would bring some more color to the program and I think it would look slick.