Keeping Zotero's PDF background color unaffected by system dark mode

[rafisics]

I’m currently using this nice add-on to set a background color of my choice. However, when Ubuntu’s dark mode is enabled (which I prefer to keep on), the PDF viewer background doesn’t render as expected due to theme-related adjustments.

Is there any way to prevent Zotero's PDF viewer background from being affected by the system's dark mode?

Any workarounds or solutions would be greatly appreciated!

[dschaehi]

I can confirm that I have the same issue on MacOS with dark mode turned on (see the image below).

[rafisics]

My problem is resolved by simply disabling the Use Dark Mode for Content option in View:

[dschaehi]

Indeed. Thanks for the tip!
There is still a difference between OS/Zotero dark mode and light mode even though the content is in light mode: For example the background color "CareEyes" differs between OS/Zotero dark mode and light mode:

[rafisics]

I see. But I am not sure if there is anything to do with this plugin or if we need to inform Zotero team. What do you think?

[dschaehi]

I think it is an issue on the extension side. Zotero style also offers changing PDF background, but it does not have the issue (see https://github.com/muisedestiny/zotero-style?tab=readme-ov-file#pdf-styles).

[rafisics]

You are right. Thanks.

[rafisics]

@dschaehi I just got into trouble. I wanted to try out the plugin (Zotero Style) you suggested. I clicked its Dark Light Button. Then I disabled the plugin. But my Zotero's theme has frozen, it is no longer changing with my system's dark/light mode. I am in Ubuntu btw.

I mentioned the issue here: MuiseDestiny/zotero-style#1234

[dschaehi]

@dschaehi I just got into trouble. I wanted to try out the plugin (Zotero Style) you suggested. I clicked its Dark Light Button. Then I disabled the plugin. But my Zotero's theme has frozen, it is no longer changing with my system's dark/light mode. I am in Ubuntu btw.

I mentioned the issue here: MuiseDestiny/zotero-style#1234

I guess you could try enabling Zotero style again, then go to Zotero Settings and then turn off PDF style in the plugin setting.

[rafisics]

I guess you could try enabling Zotero style again, then go to Zotero Settings, and then turn off PDF style in the plugin setting.

I have tried enabling and disabling the plugin, but it didn't work. And I am not talking about the PDF style, it's happening with the theme of Zotero app. Have you tried it on your MacOS?

[dschaehi]

I guess you could try enabling Zotero style again, then go to Zotero Settings, and then turn off PDF style in the plugin setting.

I have tried enabling and disabling the plugin, but it didn't work. And I am not talking about the PDF style, it's happening with the theme of Zotero app. Have you tried it on your MacOS?

I have no such issue on MacOS...

[dschaehi]

OK setting the Custom color to #87AC89 in the dark mode resulted in a green background similar to CareEyes.