White Background

KyBunnies · 07-13-2017, 12:15 AM

Hey Chaley is it possible to change the white background to a different color? I do not want black I would like a tan/beige.

Thanks

nqk · 07-13-2017, 01:51 AM

If I understand you right, you can change the color/theme material under Setting/Cover.

I like black mode, so I changed it to black.

KyBunnies · 07-13-2017, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nqk

If I understand you right, you can change the color/theme material under Setting/Cover.

I like black mode, so I changed it to black.

That is only for the cover view option.

I would like to change it so there is never a white background (in groups, book details). It hurts my eyes to view on a fully white background. Then on a black background I can't see. My eyes are so messed up.

chaley · 07-13-2017, 03:31 AM

Beyond the colored background offered for the cover view, the only two options are Day and Night mode. Day is black text on a white background. Night is light-grey text on a black background.

NSILMike · 07-13-2017, 11:29 AM

Beyond the options in CC, check your device for options.

chaley · 07-13-2017, 11:55 AM

NSILMike makes a good point. The Fire supports something called "Blue Shade" that changes the colors apps use. You set the color and brightness in System Settings / Display / Blue Shade. You apply "Blue Shade" by swiping down to show the Quick System Settings menu then tapping "Blue Shade".

Personally I dislike what it does, but it might help you

NSILMike · 07-13-2017, 12:02 PM

Charles just reminded me (by mentioning blue shade) of something that might help. When I am reading on my LCD tablet at night, I use an Android app called "twilight." It is free from the google store, and the purpose is to reduce the natural blue light emitted from LCD screens, which (at night or near bed time) suppresses the bodies natural melatonin. In other words, too much blue light at or near bed time will make it difficult to sleep. There are at least a couple of other similar options there, too.

KyBunnies · 07-13-2017, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chaley

Beyond the colored background offered for the cover view, the only two options are Day and Night mode. Day is black text on a white background. Night is light-grey text on a black background.

Okay just checking. Thanks

KyBunnies · 07-13-2017, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NSILMike

Beyond the options in CC, check your device for options.

I have the blue shade and use it at night. But it does not help during the day. Thanks

NSILMike · 07-13-2017, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KyBunnies

I have the blue shade and use it at night. But it does not help during the day. Thanks

Not sure what you mean by that... Are you trying to reduce your exposure to blue light during the day? If so that won't make any difference to your sleep. Or are you just trying to pick colors you like?

KyBunnies · 07-13-2017, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NSILMike

Not sure what you mean by that... Are you trying to reduce your exposure to blue light during the day? If so that won't make any difference to your sleep. Or are you just trying to pick colors you like?

I would prefer to change the white background to something I like. Something that is easier on my eyes.

BetterRed · 07-13-2017, 09:45 PM

@Kybunnies - I've used a gadget called f.lux on Windows and Android for a number of years, similar to Twilight, but IMO better. The version for Android devices needs root access.

The latest Windows beta (version 4) has a slew of new features to set lighting effects, I don't know if/when the changes will make it to Android and/or IOS. If you have Windows might be worth a look.

BR

KyBunnies · 07-13-2017, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BetterRed

@Kybunnies - I've used a gadget called f.lux on Windows and Android for a number of years, similar to Twilight, but IMO better. The version for Android devices needs root access.

The latest Windows beta (version 4) has a slew of new features to set lighting effects, I don't know if/when the changes will make it to Android and/or IOS. If you have Windows might be worth a look.

BR

So I can't sideload it like I do Moon+Pro Reader? I downloaded for my computer and I think I will like it. Thanks for this.

stumped · 08-05-2017, 04:34 AM

for actual reading , i use the green background option in the kindle fire app, for kindle books, and I set up a mint colour background for moon + , for epub , which is very close to the kindle's idea of " green".
to use the attached, you save it somewhere on your device , then tell moon + to use it as a background image

I don't much care about menu / book selection screen colours, I don't spend hours on those !

07-13-2017, 12:15 AM	#1
KyBunnies Book & Bunny Crazy Posts: 1,291 Karma: 6468095 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Device: K3 (x2), Fire HD 7-inch (x2), Fire HDX 8.9, Acer Android Tablet	White Background Hey Chaley is it possible to change the white background to a different color? I do not want black I would like a tan/beige. Thanks

07-13-2017, 12:02 PM	#7
NSILMike Guru Posts: 735 Karma: 35936 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Shrewsury, MA Device: Lenovo Android Tablet	Charles just reminded me (by mentioning blue shade) of something that might help. When I am reading on my LCD tablet at night, I use an Android app called "twilight." It is free from the google store, and the purpose is to reduce the natural blue light emitted from LCD screens, which (at night or near bed time) suppresses the bodies natural melatonin. In other words, too much blue light at or near bed time will make it difficult to sleep. There are at least a couple of other similar options there, too. Last edited by NSILMike; 07-13-2017 at 12:15 PM.

08-05-2017, 04:34 AM	#14
stumped Wizard Posts: 3,305 Karma: 10259306 Join Date: May 2016 Device: kobo forma, Kobo Libra, Huawei media Tab, fire HD10, PW3 HDX8.9,	for actual reading , i use the green background option in the kindle fire app, for kindle books, and I set up a mint colour background for moon + , for epub , which is very close to the kindle's idea of " green". to use the attached, you save it somewhere on your device , then tell moon + to use it as a background image I don't much care about menu / book selection screen colours, I don't spend hours on those ! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by stumped; 08-05-2017 at 04:36 AM.

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07-13-2017, 01:51 AM	#2
nqk Fanatic Posts: 569 Karma: 32228 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Onyx Boox Leaf	If I understand you right, you can change the color/theme material under Setting/Cover. I like black mode, so I changed it to black.

07-13-2017, 03:31 AM	#4
chaley Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,525 Karma: 8065948 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Notts, England Device: Kobo Libra 2	Beyond the colored background offered for the cover view, the only two options are Day and Night mode. Day is black text on a white background. Night is light-grey text on a black background.

07-13-2017, 11:29 AM	#5
NSILMike Guru Posts: 735 Karma: 35936 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Shrewsury, MA Device: Lenovo Android Tablet	Beyond the options in CC, check your device for options.

07-13-2017, 11:55 AM	#6
chaley Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,525 Karma: 8065948 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Notts, England Device: Kobo Libra 2	NSILMike makes a good point. The Fire supports something called "Blue Shade" that changes the colors apps use. You set the color and brightness in System Settings / Display / Blue Shade. You apply "Blue Shade" by swiping down to show the Quick System Settings menu then tapping "Blue Shade". Personally I dislike what it does, but it might help you

07-13-2017, 09:45 PM	#12
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 22,018 Karma: 30277294 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	@Kybunnies - I've used a gadget called f.lux on Windows and Android for a number of years, similar to Twilight, but IMO better. The version for Android devices needs root access. The latest Windows beta (version 4) has a slew of new features to set lighting effects, I don't know if/when the changes will make it to Android and/or IOS. If you have Windows might be worth a look. BR