FOUC-Proof Retro Design Systems
When building web interfaces with a retro arcade aesthetic, developers often adopt vibrant neon color palettes to recreate an 80s terminal feel. However, applying these bright accents directly across both light and dark surfaces introduces two critical problems. First, neon shades like electric cyan frequently fail minimum WCAG contrast requirements against pale backgrounds, dropping below the 4.5 to 1 ratio needed for accessibility. Second, relying on client-side JavaScript or late-loading framework components to manage theme state causes a jarring Flash of Unstyled Content or white flash dur
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