YouTube has updated its signature red color for the first time in eight years

YouTube submitted an updated design by changing branded red color for the first time since 2017. According to the service team, the previous shade was too high contrast and created excessive strain on the eyes, and could also lead to burnout of OLED displays.

Why did you change the color?

Users have previously encountered this problem: YouTube logo and other red elements left residual traces on the screens of OLED TVs in the form of orange halos. Designers refreshed the paletteby making red colder and milder. Now the interface looks like take it easy and more comfortable for perception.

Magenta gradient in the interface

In addition to the updated red, YouTube added new gradient effect. Now the platform design uses magenta gradient, which can be seen in:

• Video player's Progress bar.
• Use the "Subscribe" and "Like"buttons.
• The YouTube Premium icon.
• Other key interface elements.

During the development phase, YouTube considered yellow and magenta gradient, but the choice fell on purplesince it is it matches better with a new red hue.

The updated design has already started to appear among users and will be available on all devices in the near future.