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		thejohnconway on Jan 1, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Fixing annoying blue standby lights Same could be said of green or red though. I think it’s time to stop repeating this just-so story.

wkat4242 on Jan 1, 2024 [–]

Hmm no but the intense deep blue is not good for the eyes and can even damage the retina at intensity.

Green or red don't have this issue.

It also has a noticeably different refractory index which is why red directly beside blue looks 'off'.

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