#1462·foliate

Font weight & aliasing issues in dark mode

Author: ariahoquetuschoralCreated Dec 28, 2024Updated Aug 17, 2026
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The font-weight of documents appears significantly bolder when using dark mode. Additionally, checking "Invert Colors in Dark Mode" strangely fixes the font weight, but the text becomes more jagged than the text in light mode.

Light Mode: 2024-12-28_03-23-07 Dark Mode (bolder text): 2024-12-28_03-23-19

The aliasing issue is easier to see at smaller scales: Light Mode: 2024-12-28_03-27-50 Dark Mode with "Invert Colors in Dark Mode": 2024-12-28_03-27-39

  • Foliate version: 3.2.1
  • OS/Distribution and version: Arch, latest
  • Desktop environment: Wayland / sway
  • Installation method: Arch repositories

The behavior persists whether I run foliate prefixed by GDK_BACKEND=x11 or not.