Biden Administration Adds Dark Mode and Accessibility Features to WhiteHouse.gov
The newly inaugurated Biden administration immediately updates WhiteHouse.gov with a trendy dark mode, large text toggle, and a strict pledge to meet modern web accessibility standards.
The newly inaugurated Biden administration gives WhiteHouse.gov a fresh refresh by introducing a fashionable dark mode and a large text toggle. While the overall minimal layout remains similar to the previous administration's design, these new options provide a much more comfortable viewing experience for users with straining eyes.
The dark mode transforms the headline type from patriotic blue to an eye-friendly off-white and changes links to a calming Dijon color, while the White House logo switches to a black background with a white border. Additionally, a prominent Spanish-language option makes its debut, replacing the previous administration's Casa Blanca page with a more integrated language toggle.
Most importantly, the new webmaster vows to make the entire site conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA criteria. This forward-looking pledge ensures that all Americans, including those who rely on screen readers or cannot easily use a mouse, can seamlessly access the site's content and functionality.