System messages: Support customized colors?
Problem to solve
In gitlab-design#156 (closed) the point came up that right now it is possible to customize the colors (text and background) of broadcast messages in the Admin Area. Do we really need to support this option?
Further details
- There can be multiple messages at a given time
- There are multiple use cases for setting up broadcast messages (info, warning, …)
Feedback
Customize background color of broadcast messages provide a way for users to design their own message. They can feel they have more control. In the other side, it would reduce the effects/results of broadcast messages we expected if users apply a "wrong" background color.
I think we have the professional eyes to define the background color for our users. We know what colors have the most contrast to our navigation colors. So I would lean towards providing the colors which are very contrasted to the color options of main navigation. Providing limited options would prevent the unexpected things happen.