On the aesthetic front, there’s a new ambient mode that changes the app’s backdrop color to match the video. In a blog post, YouTube UX director Nate Koechley defines this as a subtle effect that uses dynamic color sampling to lure viewers’ attention into videos and place greater emphasis on the content.
The ambient mode will be accessible on video playlists as well. When you activate the dark theme, you’ll see ambient mode on online and mobile watch sites. On that topic, dark mode on the web, mobile, and smart TVs will soon seem even darker.
