Time-based background colour transitions with Temporal and CSS color-mix

· Localghost · July 5, 2026, 3:38 p.m.
Summary
This blog post details the author's process of updating their website's background color transitions based on the time of day using the Temporal API and CSS color-mix. It discusses challenges faced, such as compatibility issues with Safari, and the logic behind changing colors smoothly during sunrise, daytime, sunset, and night. The post offers technical insights into JavaScript and CSS implementation, while adding a personal touch with anecdotes about the development process and learning curves.
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