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Hacker News: distraction-free reading mode

Gives a warm paper-coloured background and a narrow column for a calm mode to read long threads.

Code to copy

/* Distraction-free reading mode with warm paper-like background */
html, body {
  background: #f6f1e7 !important;
}
#hnmain {
  background: #fffdf7 !important;
  max-width: 760px !important;
  margin: 16px auto !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.12) !important;
}
.commtext, .toptext {
  color: #2b2b2b !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

How to use this example

1. Copy the code with the button above.
2. Install JustZix (2 minutes) and open the extension on the target page.
3. Add a new rule matching that page.
4. Paste the code into the rule's CSS panel and save — the effect appears instantly.