Like different first-party apps that lack Dynamic Shade theming, Google Maps at present makes use of a blue accent for buttons and different UI components, however that appears to be altering to teal.
Replace 12/12: This teal accent shade is now showing on iOS (version 24.49.3), with the “Google Maps has a brand new look” immediate explaining the way it’s the “Similar nice app, now with more energizing colours.” The truth that Google wanted to have an introductory message for this transformation is fascinating.
Replace 12/10: The teal accent shade is extra extensively rolling out in Google Maps for Android. You possibly can see the blue faraway from the FAB (floating motion button), whereas the accent shade for the at present chosen tab has additionally modified. The textual content label has gone from blue to black.
Outdated vs. new
Like with the FAB, a darker teal is leveraged in carousels for Instructions, whereas every part else makes use of a lighter shade.
On listings, Google has additionally up to date blue icons all through. After power stopping Google Maps (from App information), we’re seeing it with model 24.49.06.x (stable + beta).
Unique 11/13: Users are starting to see a teal accent shade that’s utilized to the Google Maps backside bar and icons like instructions and site. Latest screenshots from Google Maps bulletins have featured this new shade.
The teal accent can also be very obvious when viewing listings, with Instructions, Begin, and different buttons within the carousel up to date.
Outdated vs. new
It’s unclear why Google selected this extra muted shade that’s not likely aligned with the corporate’s regular blue, crimson, yellow, and (vibrant) inexperienced palette. We’ve reached out to the corporate for extra info. In the meantime, Google Maps continues to not undertake Dynamic Shade on Android.
This server-side change is just not but extensively rolled out on Android or iOS, and follows the up to date shade palette for the map layer launched this time last year.
It follows different current design adjustments like moving the corner weather widget to the underside sheet, in addition to the simplified bottom bar with simply three tabs.
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