Google Maps has recently rolled out a new color scheme, with gray roads, lighter blue water bodies, and darker green forested areas. Users, however, are not in favor of the changes and are expressing their annoyance on social media platforms like Reddit and Twitter. Many feel that the new colors are difficult to read and make it hard to see details on the map, particularly when not fairly zoomed in.
The new color palette has taken longtime users of Google Maps by surprise and left them feeling unsettled. The road color, which used to be white, is now gray, and the water bodies are significantly paler than before. Forested areas are portrayed in a darker shade of green, and the route indicator is a much brighter and jarring blue. Users are expressing their disapproval, with many stating that the new colors make it difficult to view details on the map.
The biggest complaint from users is that the new colors are extremely washed out, making it challenging to see road details unless zoomed in fairly close. Many are hoping that the company will revert to the old color scheme, as they find the new colors difficult to read and less user-friendly. It’s unclear why Google decided to make these changes, but it appears that the response from users is largely negative.
