🎨 Why don't the colors on your screens always look the same (and why you should care)?

Ever notice how the same red on your phone looks different on your laptop or someone else’s screen? That’s not your imagination—it’s a color space issue.
I just read a fantastic article by Bjango that makes a strong case: design systems should always define a color space (like sRGB or Display P3). Why? Because without it, the exact same color code can look totally different depending on your device.

Imagine saying you wear a “size 10” shoe—but not saying which sizing system (US? UK? EU?). That’s what happens when we define color without a color space. And in a world full of digital products—from apps and websites to smart TVs and wearables—color accuracy matters more than ever.

A few key takeaways:
📱 Most modern devices support wider color spaces like Display P3, which means richer, more vibrant visuals—if we design for them.

💡 Even if you’re not a designer, you’re impacted. Your brand’s logo, that marketing ad, your product’s user interface—they all risk looking “off” without proper color specs.

🔍 Forward-thinking tools and standards (like OKLCH and Tailwind CSS v4) are stepping in to solve this, but the big fix starts with awareness and intention.
If you work in tech, product, branding, or really any role that touches digital content—this is something to care about.

Here’s the article if you want to nerd out a bit: https://lnkd.in/g4wa6APd