Email design issues: Fixing color inversion in Gmail's dark mode

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I’m building an email template with the Maizzle framework. Everything’s going well, except for one annoying problem. When I open the email in the Gmail app’s dark mode, the colors get all messed up.

I managed to fix the background by using this code:

<tr style="background: linear-gradient(#333, #333);">

But the text is still giving me headaches. I tried a bunch of solutions I found online, like using border-image and mix-blend-mode, but nothing seems to work.

Here’s a snippet of my code:

<td class="p-6 border-2 border-solid rounded shadow-sm" style="border-image: linear-gradient(white, white); mix-blend-mode: screen;">
  <h2 class="m-0 mb-9 text-2xl leading-6" style="mix-blend-mode:difference;">
    {{titleGoesHere}}
  </h2>
  <p class="text-justify my-5 text-base" style="mix-blend-mode:difference;">
    {{contentHere}}
  </p>
</td>

Any ideas on how to make the text look right in dark mode? I’m pulling my hair out over this!

2

I’ve encountered similar issues with Gmail’s dark mode inversion. One approach that’s worked well for me is using the data-ogsc attribute for text elements. This attribute specifies the original color to be used in dark mode. Here’s how you might modify your code:

<h2 class=\"m-0 mb-9 text-2xl leading-6\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-ogsc=\"color: #ffffff;\">
  {{titleGoesHere}}
</h2>
<p class=\"text-justify my-5 text-base\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-ogsc=\"color: #ffffff;\">
  {{contentHere}}
</p>

This method ensures that the text remains visible in both light and dark modes. Remember to test thoroughly across different email clients, as support can vary. If you’re still having trouble, consider using a tool like Litmus or Email on Acid to preview your emails in various environments.

3

Hey there! I feel your pain with the Gmail dark mode shenanigans. Been there, done that, and it’s a real headache.

One trick that’s worked wonders for me is using a combination of media queries and the [data-ogsc] attribute. Here’s a snippet that might help:

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  .darkmode-fix {
    color: #ffffff !important;
  }
}

Then in your HTML:

<h2 class="darkmode-fix" style="color: #000000;" data-ogsc="color: #ffffff;">
  {{titleGoesHere}}
</h2>

This approach has saved me countless hours of frustration. It’s not perfect, but it handles most cases pretty well. Just remember to test thoroughly across different devices and email clients. Good luck, and don’t let those inverted colors drive you mad!

4

hey skippin leaf, i feel ya on that gmail dark mode mess. have u tried usin the @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) query? it can help override those pesky color inversions. pair it with inline styles for light mode and u might solve ur headache. keep testin tho, email clients can be real jerks sometimes!