make.wordpress.org/core – Site title "< > Make WordPress Core" only visible on hover and incorrect text color

[hiabhaykulkarni]

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Visit ​https://make.wordpress.org/core/
2. Observe the site title/logo area in the top-left header
3. Note that the text "< > Make WordPress Core" is invisible by default
4. Hover over the header area

Expected Result:

• The site title "< > Make WordPress Core" should be permanently visible in white text, consistent with the dark header background.

Actual Result:

• The site title text is hidden by default and only appears on hover. The text color also appears incorrect - it should be white to contrast with the dark header.

Environment:
URL: ​https://make.wordpress.org/core/
Type: UI / CSS defect
OS & Browser: macOS 26.3, Chrome Version 146.0.7680.165 (Official Build) (arm64)

Additional Notes:
This appears to be a CSS visibility or color issue affecting the site header. No plugins or themes are involved as this is a WordPress.org network site.

[SergeyBiryukov]

Hi there, welcome to WordPress Trac! Thanks for the report.

Looks like these inline styles have been recently removed from the page, causing the issue:

.wp-elements-1b51aea1fd24d0aef3e0b3e7d65bcfef a:where(:not(.wp-element-button)) {
  color:var(--wp--preset--color--white);
}
.wp-elements-1b51aea1fd24d0aef3e0b3e7d65bcfef a:where(:not(.wp-element-button)):hover {
  color:var(--wp--preset--color--white);
}

[wildworks]

Closing as a duplicate of ​https://meta.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/8211