Google is embracing vibrant colors once again with its latest endeavor, bringing Material You to the Chrome Canary for desktop experience. Material You, known for its extensive customization options on Android smartphones, is now extending its reach to desktop browsers.
In this subtle transition, Google has begun implementing delicate color modifications to menu item text and icons. These pastel tones have been carefully selected to maintain legibility without causing any visual hindrance.
Recent discoveries have revealed that Google is also fine-tuning the color scheme of various other user interface elements. This encompasses menus, dialogs, as well as smaller components like progress displays. The aim is to introduce darker background colors and lighter element colors, enhancing contrast and providing a more visually engaging experience.
This change in the menus *could be part of Chrome’s 2023 refresh (although it could also just be a ‘bug’). pic.twitter.com/SXhk3TLUYj
— Leopeva64 (@Leopeva64) April 25, 2023
This color adaptation appears to be part of a larger upcoming update that Google has in store for this year. According to Android Police, testing the dynamically colored menus still faces some challenges, though the precise nature of these obstacles remains undisclosed. However, such issues are to be expected with Chrome Canary, which is an inherently unstable version of the Google browser and is not intended for regular use.
For users who prefer a minimalist approach and wish to forgo Material You, there may be alternatives. In dark mode, menus and other elements are expected to exhibit darker background colors, facilitating the effortless reading of the light-colored text.
The arrival of Material You in Chrome’s stable channel is yet to be determined. Considering the recent release of version 114, it seems reasonable to speculate that version 116 may be the next milestone to anticipate.